- DivorceDebra Stokes has been a trusted mediator since 1992. She has extensive experience as a litigator in the family court. A mediator doesn't give legal advice. However, her years of litigation experience of 30 years and counting, allows her to offer insight into the courtroom process. Call now to learn more about our divorce mediation services in Charleston and throughout the State of South Carolina.
- Child SupportChild support is ordered in many South Carolina divorce cases involving children, as well as cases involving the children of unmarried parents. In general, a handful of factors will impact whether support will be ordered, as well as the amount of support ordered: custody arrangements, the income and income-earning potential of both parents, the ages of the children and the specific needs of the children. Appropriate legal guidance is essential to the successful resolution of most child support matters.
- Child Custody and VisitationChild custody and visitation matters pertain to your relationship with your children, which can make them contentious from a legal and an emotional standpoint. "Child custody" is a loaded term, and misconceptions surrounding child custody abound. In its most general terms, child custody sets the standard for the amount of time each parent is responsible for the physical care of the child, and how much authority each parent has with respect to decisions in the child's life. Our firm understands how difficult these matters can be.
- Spousal SupportAlimony and spousal support (sometimes called spousal maintenance) are court ordered or negotiated in some divorce cases. In these cases, support is determined based on numerous factors, including the length of the marriage, the incomes and earning potential of both spouses, and the ages and health of both spouses. Like other family law matters with significant financial implications, alimony and spousal support should be approached with proper legal guidance.
- Criminal DefenseShe was formerly a partner in the law firm of Stokes & Thompson, which represented clients in civil, criminal and family law matters in all South Carolina state courts, and civil and criminal matters in the federal court. She served as Corporation Counsel to the town of Mount Pleasant from 1984 through 1987.
- Wills"Ms. Stokes is my personal attorney and has updated my will and created medical powers of attorney and living wills for my husband and me. Her information is always accurate and up-to-date, and she is very thorough in her preparation for meetings. Most of all, she is compassionate and thoughtful in addressing family situations."
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