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Child Custody Lawyers

Child Custody Cases Matter

Child custody and visitation involve the most difficult decisions separating parents will make. At the Deaton Law Firm, LLC, child custody lawyer Rad S. Deaton can help you achieve a workable and amiable child custody resolution that meets your child’s needs. When parents divorce, often the most highly contested issue is how to establish a child custody and visitation plan that fits both parents’ schedules. Parents can resolve these arrangements between themselves, either on their own or with the assistance of their attorneys or through mediation.

Negotiated Custody Arrangements

While every custody case is different, a negotiated custody arrangement is often more favorable to what a judge would decide as the parents have a “say so” in the arrangement. Should parents not be able to reach an amicable resolution, they are left to the decision of the Family Court Judge. The “tender years” doctrine was abolished in South Carolina and therefore the Family Court Judges no longer operate under the bias that a child automatically ought to be with the mother. Instead, judges start from the perspective that parenting can be done by either parent and each has equal rights to the children. From there, the focus of the law is always on what is in the best interests of the children. What each judge believes is in the “best interests” of the children differs from judge to judge. Attorney Rad Deaton’s familiarity and experience with custody and visitation cases allow him to advise you as to how he believes a Family Court Judge will see the facts of your particular case and assist you in obtaining a favorable resolution. Our child custody lawyer in North Charleston provides effective representation that is essential in protecting each child’s best interests, whether by agreement or in court.

Contact Child Custody Lawyer Rad S. Deaton for a Consultation

Contact our Charleston child custody lawyer today to discuss your family law case. We are committed to protecting your rights and addressing any concerns you may have. When you select our law firm, we will deliver dedicated, aggressive, and confidential legal advice and representation.

Lowcountry Attorney

Rad S. Deaton

At the Deaton Law Firm, LLC, you get a knowledgeable attorney on your team who is committed to providing quality representation. Since opening the doors of his practice, Rad Deaton has provided confidential, timely, and cost-effective results for persons who face complex and serious legal problems in the legal areas of criminal defense, personal injury, DUI, and family law.

Mr. Deaton has gained a reputation in communities in South Carolina as a proactive legal advocate who’s not afraid to take creative approaches and use strategies that push conventions of the law to further his client’s interests. Mr. Deaton and his non-lawyer staff members will work hard to resolve your case in a timely and skillful manner.

Rad Deaton

Attorney

Rad Deaton

Attorney

Lowcountry Attorney

Rad S. Deaton

Deaton Law Firm, LLC, led by Rad Deaton, offers personalized legal representation in various practice areas, including criminal defense, personal injury, DUI, and family law. Since establishing the practice, Mr. Deaton has earned a reputation for providing confidential, timely, and cost-efficient results to his clients, steering them through some of life’s most formidable legal situations.

Mr. Deaton’s commitment to his clients goes beyond conventional strategies. He’s known for his innovative legal approaches and bold steps to prioritize the best interests of those he represents. Communities across South Carolina recognize Deaton Law Firm for its proactive advocacy and unwavering dedication. Every legal avenue available that’s pertinent and key to your case will be exhausted to defend you.

Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney in Charleston, SC

Facing criminal charges can throw your life upside down, and if you find yourself at that unfortunate juncture, the right attorney must represent you. This decision could determine whether you face the harshest penalty or secure a favorable verdict.