Custody

Sumter Custody LAwyers

Custody & Family Law Attorneys

McDougall Self Currence McLeod Law Firm represents South Carolina clients in Columbia, Sumter, and the surrounding towns and counties who require family law assistance with matters related to child custody and support. South Carolina allows parents to determine child custody and visitation independently. The firm's attorneys are experienced in assisting clients with finding solutions from a legal perspective, without letting emotion cloud the argument.

Looking Out for The Best Interests of Your Children

If the parents cannot reach an agreement together, the court will make the determination based on the best interest of the child. In determining the best interest of the child, the court will consider several factors including:

  • Circumstances of the spouses
  • Nature of the case
  • Religious faith of parents and child
  • Welfare of the child
  • Child's preference for custody based upon child's age, experience, maturity, judgment and ability to express preference

The firm has worked on a number of cases where child custody is a major consideration in a divorce case. Let McDougall Self Currence McLeod help with South Carolina custody cases.  

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Why Choose McDougall Self Currence McLeod?

Experienced Representation for Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Family Law
  • Award Winning Advocates
    With leadership in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a history of prestigious awards, we provide the highest caliber of legal representation for your family’s future.
  • Strategic and Effective Legal Guidance

    We believe in practical, results-driven solutions tailored to your unique needs. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, we take the approach that best serves your goals—aggressive when necessary, amicable when possible.

  • Personalized Service for Every Client
    Our team understands that every case is different. That’s why we offer tailored legal strategies, ensuring you receive the right level of advocacy. No matter your situation, we are here to guide you with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
  • Experienced Representation
    With nearly three decades of service and over 90 years of combined experience, McDougall Self Currence McLeod is recognized as a leader in South Carolina family law.

Child Support in Columbia And Sumter

Child support is crucial to the well-being of a family that is transitioning into two homes. Part of making sure parents serve the best interests of their children is to ensure that the child lives a lifestyle as close as possible to his or her former lifestyle. Change is natural and expected in divorce, so softening the impact of change matters. McDougall Self Currence McLeod helps clients use South Carolina law to determine what child support amount is fair. The lawyers also help clients enforce child support orders, so parents are held accountable for helping care for minor children.

Modifications to Child Custody or Support

South Carolina recognizes that circumstances change. Divorce is a major event, and other changes may occur post-divorce. These changes may impact how clients are able to fulfill obligations under the original divorce settlement. McDougall Self Currence McLeod assists clients who need to change these obligations, so that family relationships are as healthy as possible after divorce and maintain compliance with the law.

Going through a separation or child custody dispute? Our experienced attorneys are here to help—contact us today for a consultation.

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Hear from Clients Who Have Worked with Our Award-Winning Team

Our clients’ experiences speak for themselves—read how McDougall Self Currence McLeod has provided support, guidance, and results when it mattered most.

    "Very knowledgeable, friendly, smart, and courteous."
    They make you feel like family and that you are being heard. Ryan has helped me with my divorce and most recent custody battle. He made sure I got what was deserved and made sure I never walked away with regret.
    - M.C.
    "His professionalism, dedication, and knowledge are unmatched."
    If you need a family court attorney who genuinely cares and will fight for you, he’s the one. I am beyond grateful for his help and highly recommend him to anyone in need of top-tier legal representation!
    - R.M.
    "By far and away the most professional attorney I have ever worked with."

    By far and away the most professional attorney I have ever worked with. John McDougall was fabulous at helping me through the most challenging time of my life. He helped protect me, my boys and everyone involved. I have continued to use him for the past 12 years. I would highly recommend.

    - J.B.
    "They will fight not just hard, but smart for you."

    Spoke with the legal team at McDougall Self Currence McLeod regarding a car accident. After speaking with one of their injury attorneys I came away with the impression that McDougall Law was strategic in building a very aggressive strategy in which to get the best outcome. Recommended if you're looking for a team of attorneys who will fight not just hard, but smart for you.

    - D.S.