Beaufort LGBTQ Divorce Lawyer
South Carolina recognizes same-sex marriages performed both within the state and in other states. If you and your spouse currently live in South Carolina and meet the state’s residency requirements, you can legally pursue a divorce here. Same-sex and LGBTQ divorces involve many of the same legal considerations as heterosexual divorces. However, divorcing couples like you may also face unique emotional challenges. Many people worry about judgment or pressure from family members, friends, or even within parts of the LGBTQ+ community. Our Beaufort, SC LGBTQ divorce lawyer gives you practical advice for preserving your property and parental rights, along with compassion for the unique struggles you’re facing. Call The Law Office of Jonathan Lewis, LLC, today for a consultation.
LGBTQ Divorce Lawyer Beaufort, SC
Under South Carolina law, same-sex and heterosexual marriages are treated the same when it comes to issues like property division, child custody, visitation, child support, and spousal support. Like other divorces, LGBTQ divorces can often be resolved outside the courtroom through negotiation or mediation.
Determining a divorce settlement outside of court is usually less stressful and can save you time and money. Our family law attorneys work closely with you to identify solutions that protect your property interests and can help negotiate a fair settlement. Because South Carolina is not a 50/50 community property state, but rather an “equitable division” state, there are usually multiple opinions about what constitutes a fair division of marital property.
Our LGBTQ divorce lawyer knows that many non-heterosexual divorces involve legal issues that heterosexual couples may not encounter, specifically in matters of shared children. We help you find the right solution so you can still be an active part of your child’s life, working within the laws of the state and according to your child’s best interest.
Property ownership can also create challenges, especially for couples who were in a long-term, unmarried relationship prior to tying the knot. For example, if a practically shared asset (like the home the couple lives in) is titled in only one spouse’s name, dividing it during a divorce is complicated, and may require an in-depth analysis of respective contributions to maintaining and paying off the asset. In more complex situations, financial experts such as forensic accountants may be needed to properly evaluate and trace assets.
Our team carefully evaluates each of these factors while helping you pursue a fair and workable divorce settlement.
Why Our Experience Matters in LGBTQ Divorce Cases
Our Beaufort LGBTQ divorce lawyer protects your rights during the process and represents you in all arenas, including the courtroom and mediation. We provide personalized advice on decisions involving property division, custody, and financial support. There’s a lot of emotional weight in this transition. Let’s focus on a brighter future and get you what you are legally entitled to so you can move forward.
- Firm founder and lead attorney Jonathan E.B. Lewis was elected to the Honor Council at South Carolina School of Law for all three years he attended
- Mr. Lewis worked as a law clerk for the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office
- Jonathan has served as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) assigned to advocate for abused and neglected children
Your next step is calling The Law Office of Jonathan Lewis, LLC, today for a confidential consultation. Let’s put your mind at ease.