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Passionate & Personalized Representation Shaw Law Firm provides families throughout Charleston and surrounding areas the support they need to begin the next chapter of their life.


Experienced Charleston Divorce Lawyer

Dedicated to Legal Representing Clients Throughout Charleston & Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

Shaw Law Firm, LLC is a dedicated family law practice committed to providing the supportive guidance our clients need to get through divorce, military divorce, mediation and family law matters as smoothly and cost-effectively as possible. 

We recognize how personal divorce matters can be, and our divorce lawyer serving Charleston, SC ensures every client our family law attorneys work with is provided with the supportive counsel and honest advocacy they deserve from start to finish.

Our legal team also holds fast to the belief that everyone deserves top-quality legal representation. 

This is the treatment you can expect to receive if you choose to hire our top rated divorce attorney in Charleston, South Carolina. 

How Long Do You Have to Be Separated Before Divorce in SC?

In South Carolina, couples must live separately for at least one year before filing for a no-fault divorce. This separation period begins when the partners decide to live apart. A judge may deny the divorce if the couple breaks the separation period.

No matter the type of family law matter you are going through, our divorce attorney is here to deliver the understanding and insightful legal advice you need to protect the well-being of yourself and your family.

Obtain Supportive Counsel From Our Trusted Divorce Lawyer Serving Charleston, SC. Schedule Your Consultation by Giving Us a Call at (843) 256-3499.

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Offering Divorce Mediation Services in Charleston, South Carolina

Divorce doesn’t have to be so hard. While many people imagine divorce as a drawn-out legal battle in court, it doesn’t have to be so contentious. 

Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution method that can help couples divorce without ever setting foot in the family court in SC. 

For spouses who are willing to work together on the terms of their divorce, a neutral third-party mediator can help them facilitate this process. 

What Happens After Mediation in SC?

After mediation, the parties involved will draft and sign a legally binding agreement. The attorneys formalize the binding contract to submit to the judge. The family court will then incorporate the contract into a Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce.

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    Whether your divorce case can be handled through mediation, negotiation, or trial, Shaw Law Firm, LLC can deliver the discerning counsel and unwavering representation you need.

    Suppose you require savvy and experienced representation in the case of a divorce.

    In that case, our top-rated Charleston family law attorney has the ideal combination of perseverance, approachability, and specialized family law expertise to conduct successful client results.

    We will be by your side every step of the way.

Our Client Endorsements

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    Marc B.

    When we needed help, they were there.

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    Tom
    "Attorney Shaw is very compassionate. She and her staff helped me through a very difficult time."

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    Divorce Client

    Heather walked us through the entire process, kept us informed while maintaining our comfort level.

    This review is to acknowledge the professional and legal expertise of Attorney Heather Shaw and paralegal Karen Berry of the ...

    Vinnie

    Ms. Shaw was very professional but at the same time, she was personable!

    Ms. Shaw was very professional but at the same time, she was personable! I felt that I could trust her from the moment I sat ...

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    I got everything I wanted and more at an affordable cost.

    A genuinely good person and genius attorney. I got everything I wanted and more at an affordable cost. Her assistant Karen ...

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    "After meeting with Ms. Shaw - I know it was money well spent."

    Ms. Shaw helped me with a divorce action that I filed. Her office scheduled the appointment quickly and the fee was very ...

    Divorce Client

    I trusted her from the very first consultation.

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What Sets Us Apart

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    We offer clients an informative consultation to share the details of their situation.
  • Tenacious Advocacy

    We offer the advocacy our clients need to protect themselves and their family.

  • Proven Results

    We help our clients set realistic goals and stand by their side every step of the way.

  • Honest Counsel

    The strategic and unwavering representation we provide is hard to find elsewhere.

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