In some cases, a couple may decide to have just one lawyer. In those cases, the lawyer represents one person and the other person represents himself. A No-fault divorce can be filed with the court after the parties have been separated for one year, without living with each other. A final hearing in a fault-based divorce can be held as soon as 90 days from the date of filing. The legal representation fee is based on the amount of time spent on the case.
All cases are unique and require different amounts of time and preparation.
The hourly billable rate for lawyers' and paralegals' time will be specified to each potential client in the free 30-minute free consultation. Yes, Godfrey Law Firm encourages you to schedule an appointment to discuss your legal options. Such a first, up to 30-minute appointment is free of charge to you. Godfrey Law Firm is not an adoption agency. Yes, Godfrey Law Firm handles child custody cases in all of the counties of upstate South Carolina.