Top Divorce Lawyers Near Me in Columbia Area

With graduate degrees in accounting and law, Attorney Christopher Archer will apply his knowledge and years of experience to your matter from the first meeting until your case is resolved. A life-long resident of the Midlands, Chris has built a reputation as a caring and strong advocate for individuals during their times of need and he is ready to help you in every way that he can. If you or a loved one is facing a legal issue, please call the Archer Law Firm to schedule your consultation.

Thorough, sophisticated, ethical. Attorney Nick Mermiges combines years of family court experience in South Carolina with elite academic credentials and an unwavering dedication to his clients' interests.. Nick takes cases state wide, with a focus on the midlands (Columbia and Lexington). Nick has handled hundreds of divorce, custody and family cases in South Carolina, and has taken multiple divorce and custody cases to trial in Richland and Lexington Counties. He knows what needs to be done before a case begins, after a case is filed, and throughout litigation to help his clients achieve their goals. Nick has substantial experience handling high conflict/high value divorce cases, divorces involving marital businesses, prenuptial agreements, military divorce cases, de-facto custodian & grandparent custody cases, interstate and international custody cases, jurisdictional disputes, contempt actions, emergency custody cases & modifications, alimony & alimony modification cases, parental alienation cases, appeals, and more.. Nick has been practicing law since 2010. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2006, and attend Law School at the University of Miami on an academic scholarship. He graduated in the Top 5% of his law school class, served as a member of the University of Miami Law Review, and was selected to the prestigious Order of the Coif. Nick is licensed to practice in South Carolina and Florida. He founded his lawfirm in February 2015, and has been humbled by how quickly his practice has grown.. Nick believes that the goal of every family court attorney should be to get their client through the family court system as expeditiously as possible, with the best outcome possible. Whether that means negotiating a prompt and fair settlement, or aggressively pursuing contested litigation, Nick is dedicated to assisting his clients in acheiving their goals.. Nick believes that even in cases involving negotiation and approval of an agreement, it's critically important to have an experienced attorney to ensure that the agreement is truly fair, to ensure that the client's rights in the agreement are enforceable, and to ensure that the client is protected from future risks they might not have anticipated.. Nick's experience with complex and contested matters means that even in these uncontested cases and agreements, he is able to give clients the advice and representation they need to get through the system as quickly as possible, with the confidence that they are making the right decision.. Divorce and Custody cases involve the most imporant issues in our lives, and the consequences of these cases can last for many years. Whether you have a simple, uncontested case, or a high stakes or high conflict case, it's imporant to have an attorney who knows the South Carolina family court system and can give you the advice you need, so that you can make the right decision.. If you are looking to hire a divorce, custody or family attorney in Columbia, Lexington or anywhere in South Carolina, contact the Law Office of Nick Mermiges to schedule a free telephone consultation. Many potential clients are able to speak to an attorney immediatly, or within 24 hours.

The trio of attorneys at The Sullivan Firm are here for you. They’ve got the knowledge and courtroom experience to help guide you through your life challenges from divorce or work injuries to auto accidents or criminal charges. Our team of attorneys has more than 30 years of experience helping solve problems for people just like you.. After a short period working for corporate America, attorney Daniel Sullivan decided he wanted to spend his time helping people. He changed course in his career, went to law school and set out to help people with some of the most challenging issues they may face: family law, criminal law, personal injury and workers’ compensation.. As a husband and father, Sullivan understands the importance of family, and he appreciates the challenges involved in a divorce. As a former insurance agent, he knows what makes insurance companies tick, and this knowledge helps him represent car accident victims.. His passion is in problem-solving. He is committed to helping you get your life back together.

Shomik Gibson focuses her practice on domestic law matters, including: divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence issues. She is a trained mediator and looks for ways to ultilize collaborative methods for her clients. Previously, she clerked in family court and federal district court, which have allowed her to have insight into the judiciary and court policies. Shomik and the Mulinazzi Law Office are committed to remaining focused on each client's best interest and their long-term goals.. Shomik is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association.

Serving clients throughout South Carolina since 2013, Brandi L. Small, Attorney at Law provides high-quality representation to persons dealing with family law issues and those who have been injured by someone’s negligent conduct. I’m Brandi Small, and I’m passionate about achieving the best results possible for every client I represent. I am committed to obtaining fair compensation for my injured clients, and I have broad experience with cases involving medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, defective products, dangerous property conditions, animal attacks and wrongful death claims. I also handle a full range of family law issues from divorce, adoption and pre-nuptial agreements to disputes involving property division, child custody and child support. I strive to help people move past emotional and often-complicated legal challenges in a positive way. For an experienced, knowledgeable advocate who truly cares about her clients’ welfare, call the Columbia office of Brandi L. Small, Attorney at Law.

Separation, divorce and family conflict create crisis situations in nearly every family. Iam a mediator, collaborative attorney and experienced litigator. Working with families of all configurations, I will listen to your hopes and concerns to gain a better understanding of how best to assist you.   I will provide you with the legal advice, advocacy and guidance necessary to assist youregardless of the process you select, and I will keep you informed every step of the way.

Sarah Novak Nesbitt is the Managing Attorney of Family Law at the Family Legal Advocacy Group, L.L.C.  Prior to that position, Sarah was an associate with Weinberg & Schwartz, L.L.C.  Sarah’s practice focuses on collaborative divorce, advising clients in mediation, representation of children in contested cases, estate planning, adoption, guardianship of children, and litigation. Sarah has been an at-large board member for the Howard County Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association since 2010, is a regular volunteer at the Family Law Clinic at the Circuit Court for Howard County, and is a member of the Howard County Collaborative Professionals, the Howard County Bar Association, and the Maryland State Bar Association. Sarah graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2009, where she won the Maryland Public Interest Law Project Pro Bono Student of the Year award for her work in starting a pro bono project for law students in partnership with Project HEAL through the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service and Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. While in law school, Ms. Nesbitt worked as a volunteer with domestic violence victims through the House of Ruth and focused her academic work on courses such as Domestic Violence and the Law, Children and the Law, Children and Divorce, Mediation in Family Law, and Families, Contracts, and Status. Sarah’s work in law school also focused on alternative dispute resolution options for families, including collaborative law. As an undergraduate student, Sarah studied family dynamics and infant and child development, and she graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with degrees in psychology and sociology. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Nesbitt worked as a full time volunteer teacher at a scholarship school for low-income middle school boys in Baltimore City. In 2011, 2012, and 2013, Sarah was named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for her work in family law.

Rebecca Creel is the founder of Creel Family Law, LLC, with offices in the heart of South hails from Hemingway, SC. She graduated from Converse College in 2004 with a double Bachelor’s in Business Finance and Psychology. She received her JD from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2007 where she was a Johnson Legal Scholar. Rebecca is a 2011 Graduate of the Houston Family Law Trial law school, she worked as an associate for Luce, Moore, and Franklin in the area of residential real estate and foreclosure law. She practiced with Hon. Monet Pincus of Pincus Family Law until her election to the Family Court Bench. She then joined the Law Offices of Lester & Hendrix, LLC as an associate. She opened her own firm, Creel Family Law, LLC in 2018, limiting her practice exclusively to complex marital and other domestic litigation. Rebecca has also been awarded the Columbia Business Monthly Legal Elite of the Midlands award for the past six consecutive years in the area of Family Law. Rebecca was honored in 2015 by SC Supreme Court’s Commission on the Profession as the G. Dewey Oxner Jr., Mentor of the Year. She has been selected to teach and speak at the SC Bar Convention, the Family Court Bench / Bar, Family Law Essentials, the National Business Institute, and the SCAJ Annual Convention, just to name a few. She has also volunteered her time to assist in drafting publications such as the Ask-A-Lawyer Reference Manual and Law School for Non-Lawyers and proudly served on the editorial board of the 5th Edition of Marital Litigation in South Carolina Substantive Law. Rebecca is very active in her community, outside of the practice of law. She is the chairwoman of the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control, Midwifery Advisory Council. She is a commissioner for the City of Forest Acres Municipal Election Commission. She dedicates time to volunteers with SCCADVSA, the Harvest Hope, and the Humane Society.

My name is Samuel G. "Sam" Holloway. I am a family law attorney practicing law in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee. Please feel free to contact me at  to schedule a consultation with me. I look forward to helping you in your divorce, child custody, child support, and other family law matters.

Ms. Bayoumi has been representing family law clients since 2015.. Gauri Bayoumi received her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from The George Washington University in May 2011. Ms. Bayoumi graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law with her J.D. and a concentration in family law in May 2015.. While in law school, Ms. Bayoumi offered mediation services and limited representation to clients as a Maryland Rule 16 Student Attorney with the University of Baltimore Mediation Clinic for Families. Ms. Bayoumi has completed 40 hours of mediation training as prescribed by the Maryland Rules of Procedure, as well as an additional 20 hours, which qualifies her to mediate child access cases.. After being admitted to the Maryland Bar in December 2015, Ms. Bayoumi focused her legal career in family law. Ms. Bayoumi is collaboratively trained and certified to represent children in custody and divorce cases. Her practice covers all areas of domestic and family law, including, but not limited to, divorce litigation, alimony, protecting and dividing marital assets, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, separation settlement agreements, child custody, and child support matters. Ms. Bayoumi also practices estate planning, such as preparing Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Advanced Healthcare Directives. Ms. Bayoumi was selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2019-2025.

Mitterand Jean-Francois is the founder and presiding attorney of the Lincoln Law Group, LLC. He earned his juris doctor from the University of Maryland Carey School of Law and is the proud recipient of the prestigious William P. Cunningham Award for exceptional achievement and service. His achievement followed a highly decorated military career and service to the business community as an accountant and auditor. He previously earned a Master of Science degree in accounting from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science degree in international business from Strayer University, the latter achieved during his military service.. His legal expertise includes a background in trial advocacy, Family Law, Tax Law, and Personal Injuries. He represented families with complex divorce and child custody matters. With the most sought-after background in Tax Law, he has represented clients with tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service and the Office of the Controller of Maryland. In addition, he possesses a wide-ranging background in fighting for personal injury victims. He is well versed in strategic business structuring for proper financial and tax reporting for new and existing companies. His financial and tax experience stems from his past service as a staff auditor for the Massachusetts Office of the State Auditor and senior accountant for national specialty cheese manufacturer Schuman Cheese, formerly Arthur Schuman, Inc.

Mission statement:. The mission of Collins Law Office is to advise individuals and small or medium businesses with high caliber legal services in a forum characterized by flexibility, assertive representation and personal service. We leverage all available technologies and a modern business model to ensure value and affordability. Margaret "Meg" Collins has been licensed since 1997 and has experience in many areas of practice with a strong emphasis on B2B, local government and technology firm representation.

Melinda grew up in the greater Columbia, South Carolina area where she currently resides. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from the University of South Carolina and graduated from Charlotte School of Law with honors (cum laude). While in law school she was inducted into the prestigous Order of the Crown (honor society) and received a merit scholarship.  After law school, Melinda spent over eight years at a public interest law firm practicing family law. Melinda was the head family law attorney and was recognized as Attorney of the Year in 2016 while employed at that law firm.. Melinda has extensive experience advocating for clients in the family courts who were victims of domestic violence.  Melinda has received specialized training from the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) on domestic violence and custody cases.  She has handled simple and uncontested matters as well as high conflict cases.  She has helped clients with divorce, custody, visitation, child support, adoption, birth certificate issues and separation agreements.. Melinda has completed the South Carolina family law mediation course and has mediated many custody and divorce cases with simple and complex issues. Melinda is most proud of the complex work she did on an international parental kidnapping case which resulted in the federal court ordering that the child be returned to Melinda's client.  She has also represented clients at the South Carolina Court of Appeals.. Melinda is a member of the South Carolina Bar and licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for South Carolina.  She has served as the chairman of the Richland County Bar’s Public Interest Committee.  She was elected as a Legal Elite in family law in 2020 and 2021.. Note: Any results the endorsed lawyer or law firm may achieve on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.

Kayla Welch is a long-time resident of Columbia and attended Stephens College, graduating summa cum laude with a degree in Psychology and later graduating summa cum laude with a second degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana Wesleyan University. Kayla joined Columbia Family Law Group as a law clerk in 2019 and began working as an attorney after graduating from the University of Missouri, Columbia School of Law. Kayla joined Van Matre Law Firm in January 2024. While in law school, Kayla participated in the Innocence Project Clinic working to investigate appellate criminal cases on the grounds of actual innocence, served as an Associate Managing Editor on the Journal of Dispute Resolution, and published her article: Restorative Justice: An Alternative Dispute Resolution Approach to Criminal Behavior.. While completing her education, Kayla spent more than five years honing her advocacy skills in Juvenile Court while volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children. This experience allowed her to work with other family law attorneys, Guardians ad Litem, juvenile officers, and social workers to learn how to effectively pursue the best interests of children in various cases.. As an adoptee herself, Kayla understands the personal and significant impact on individual family members when a family case is filed and has a passion for helping her clients obtain the best outcome for their families. During her time working in the legal field, Kayla has gained experience preparing financial agreements and settlements, child custody and support agreements, and adoption filings. Now, she works to help clients on matters involving Divorce, Modification, Child Custody, Child Support, Guardianships, Adoptions, and Juvenile cases.

I represent clients in family law cases and divorce matters throughout Maryland, including Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County. My services range from amicable separations, to child custody matters, to high-conflict divorce litigation. I often handle cases with complex financial issues.

I handle cases across Maryland involving domestic relations, including divorce, custody, child support, custody and child support modifications, domestic violence, property settlement, alimony, post-judgment issues, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. I have resolved such domestic cases for my clients via negotiation, mediation, and litigation. Along with being collaboratively trained, I am also trained to serve as an attorney appointed to represent children in high conflict family matters.. I recognize that my clients are often at a very emotionally and/or financially challenging time in their lives. Each client and each case deserve time, attention and an understanding of the unique family dynamics at issue. I am passionate about clients finding resolutions without the need for costly litigation, which includes assisting my clients with children find child-centered resolutions outside of the courtroom. However, if contested litigation is necessary, I have significant courtroom and litigation experience, and I will zealously represent my clients in court during all stages of the litigation process.. I am the proud owner of a Frenchton puppy named Sammy, a CrossFit Level One Coach, an avid reader, and a huge sports fan.

Having been married for 45 years and having raised 3 children, I have a great deal of experience and insight into family dynamics and the pressures and issues families confront.  I use this experience and knowledge in assisting my clients to navigate the judicial process involved in numerous family law proceedings.  I take the time necessary to really listen to my clients as I seek to meet their needs, whether in divorce proceedings, estate planning, accident cases or business planning.

Family law attorney with over twenty years of experience representing clients from all walks of life including business owners, professionals, stay at home parents, late life divorcing couples, unmarried couples with custody disputes, same sex couples, grandparents seeking visitation with their grandchildren, engaged couples with prenuptial agreements, and stepparents.. My practice also includes family law mediations related to divorce, custody and child support as well as special education law disputes through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, mediations for the Citizens Police Review Board, Human Rights Commission, land disputes, and other mediations related to various topics.. Proud advocate for the LGBTQ+ community representing children and adults with respect to name and gender changes.

Dondi West counsels and represents clients on matters related to Technology, Business, Cybersecurity, National Security Affairs, and specialized litigation matters. As a former military officer, Mr. West frequently represents military professionals and their dependents during Divorce proceedings.. Dondi brings over 10 years of experience to the practice of law, which includes serving on active duty as an Information Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy and acting as a Cybersecurity consultant and trusted advisor to Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Executive Branch organizations.. Mr. West frequently counsels small businesses, technology start-ups, and government contractors on all aspects of the business life cycle, including business formation, contract drafting and negotiation, intellectual property, technology transactions and licensing, cybersecurity, privacy, and e-commerce. Dondi also assists clients with transactional and litigation issues related to government contracting including drafting, reviewing, and advising on proposals, drafting and negotiating subcontractor, teaming and licensing agreements, and bid protests.. Because of his dedication to hard work and community involvement, Dondi was named one of Maryland’s 40 Very Important Professionals (VIPs) Under 40 by the Maryland Daily Record, and was honored as a Distinguished Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Alumni by Black Engineer & Information Technology Magazine. Most recently, Dondi was the only attorney named to the 2014 Rising Stars List by Maryland Super Lawyers in the area of Technology Transactions. Mr. West is a member of the Board of Directors for INNterim Housing Corporation, which is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, support, and job training to homeless mothers.. Dondi earned his Juris Doctor at The University of Maryland School of Law, where he was an editor on the Maryland Law Review. In addition, he received a M.Sc. degree in Applied Information Technology from Towson University, and a B.S. in Mathematics from Alabama A&M University. Mr. West holds a CISSP certification. Mr. West is an Affiliate Professor at Loyola University Maryland, where he teaches a course titled Legal, Ethical, and Global Perspectives of Cybersecurity.

Coover Law Firm, LLC has been providing experienced, aggressive and effective representation to individuals, families and small and medium sized businesses in Howard County, MD for over 30 years. Our practice areas include Divorce & Family Law, Real Estate Litigation, Construction Law, Land Use & Zoning, and Civil Litigation. Call us today at to schedule an initial consultation. We look forward to serving you!

Columbia divorce lawyer Ken H. Lester has offices in Columbia and Beaufort/Hilton Head, South Carolina. He received his B.S. and J.D. degree from the University of South Carolina. He is a Diplomat in the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, an organization limited to the top 100 family court trial lawyers in the United States. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and served as President of the South Carolina chapter. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers consists of 1,700 of the top matrimonial attorneys in the United States and Canada. For 25 years, Mr. Lester has served on the faculty of the National Family Law Trial Institute at South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas, which is held for nine (9) days each year where 48 lawyers from across the United States are taught to litigate family law cases. South Texas College of Law is nationally known for its award-winning trial advocacy program and holds more trial advocacy awards (over 100) than any other law school in the United States of America. Its advocacy program consistently ranks among the top ten in the United States each year by the US News and World Report.. Mr. Lester served as the Chairman of the Family Law Section of the South Carolina Bar and served as the Section Delegate to the South Carolina Bar House of Delegates. He served as Chairman of the Family Law Committee of the South Carolina Association of Justice and is currently a member of the South Carolina Association of Justice where he has served on the Board. He is also former Chairman of the Richland and Lexington County Bar Family Law Committees. He taught the Family Law portion of the South Carolina Bar Review course which is taught twice each year to lawyers preparing for the South Carolina Bar exam. Mr. Lester is the former Chairman of the South Carolina Child Support Guidelines Sub-committee and has served on all of the update committees.. Mr. Lester has written and continues to write on various issues dealing with South Carolina Family Law in addition to speaking, and coordinating numerous Continuing Legal Education and Judicial Continuing Legal Education Seminars locally and nationally. Mr. Lester served as the chairman of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Children Committee and served as a member on the five member Same-Sex Marriage Committee of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He was a member of the American Bar Association Same-Sex Marriage Committee and Products Development Committee. He is the author of the Chapter on Protection of Marriage by Statute and Constitutions on the American Bar Association’s White Paper on Same-Sex issues.

Cary Jacobson is the managing attorney at Jacobson Family Law.. Cary has successfully represented clients in all facets of Family Law proceedings; including, without limitation, the areas of: Adoption, Alimony, Spousal Maintenance, Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Separation Agreements, Domestic Violence, Protective Orders, Modifications, Father's Rights, Parenting Plans, Prenuptial Agreements, and Property Division.. Cary graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law with her Juris Doctorate magna cum laude. She is admitted to practice law throughout the State of Maryland as well as within the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. In her spare time, Cary enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children, participating in triathlons, running, traveling and reading.

Bryan Caskey assists buyers and sellers in real estate transactions, and represents individuals in domestic and real estate litigation.. In his litigation practice, Bryan handles a wide variety of family court issues, including divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, and equitable division. He also has extensive experience representing individuals and businesses in real estate litigation, such as landlord/tenant disputes, breach of contract claims, mechanics lien actions, and other civil litigation. His experience includes both trial and appellate practice in South Carolina state courts.. In his transactional practice, Bryan assists buyers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate transactions. He assists clients with all aspects of buying and selling real estate in South Carolina, from the initial drafting of purchase contracts through closing to ensure smooth and orderly real estate transactions.. He is admitted to practice law in both federal court for the District of South Carolina and the State of South Carolina. Prior to law school, Bryan graduated from Washington and Lee University in 2003, where he received a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in both Economics and Philosophy. After graduating from the Valparaiso University School of Law in 2006, he practiced law in Columbia for ten years prior to co-founding Caskey & Imgrund.. Bryan grew up in Columbia, South Carolina, and is married to Mary McFarland Caskey. Bryan and Mary have a son, Henry, and a daughter, Molly. They are members of the First Presbyterian Church of Columbia and active in the community. Bryan is a state officer of the South Carolina Sons of the American Revolution and as an Eagle Scout, Bryan assists his son’s cub scout pack. In his free time he enjoys sporting clays, reading, travel, and Gamecock athletics.

Bowen Law Firm, LLC opened in 2017. Founder and Owner, Wendy M Bowen, has a background in fighting for victims' rights in the aras of abuse and neglect.  She spent time a s a prosecutor and working for a state agency.  She has a husband and two daughters.. Bowen Law Firm, LLC focuses on practices areas to promote its core values.  For divorcing client, the firm has a MSW Divorce Concierge to assist with referrals and resources.  For women who are injured, the law firm wants to make a impact on gender bias related to medical issues and lack of security for women's safety on the property of others.. Client-centerd: The firm utillizes technology to maintain sense of connection with clients .

Attorney Dwight W. Clark established his practice in 1999 with a specific mission: to provide the highest quality, yet affordable legal services possible. Mr. Clark chose to go into the field of law after a career in the Department of Defense. Working in various civil practices, he gained a great deal of experience in family law and landlord/tenant work. His present practice is a reflection of these experiences.. We pride ourselves in serving your family law needs in a professional manner, and in a courteous and friendly atmosphere. We can assist you with family law issues such as prenuptial agreements, separation and property settlements, divorce, alimony, child custody and support, adoptions, and guardianships. Difficult domestic issues often exact a heavy toll on the family members that are affected. This heavy toll is mainly exacted in 3 ways:. Our goal is to help you minimize the adverse effects that the process may have on you and your loved ones.. Dwight Clark is the principle of the Law Firm of Dwight W. Clark L.L.C. He graduated from the University of Baltimore Law School, and has practiced law in Maryland for more than 20 years. He has written and spoken on various issues related to estate planning and family law matters. He is a member of the Family Law Sections of both the Maryland and Howard County Bar Associations.