Being injured in a vehicle accident or at work are intolerable events; let LaLima Law Firm work for you. We handle a wide variety of legal matters but focus on representing individuals in court. We handle Personal Injury, Family Law, Criminal Law, Probate Court, Workers Comp, and other litigation. Call us for an Attorney in Columbia, Lexington, Sumter, Camden, Orangeburg, Aiken, Newberry, Fairfield or anywhere you need a lawyer in South Carolina.
The amount of the retainer depends on many factors and is set during the initial conference. Costs of the action remain your continued responsibility. The decision to allow payments is made on a case by case basis and depends on your financial situation and on the issues of fairness and justice in your case.
The amount of the retainer depends on many factors and is set during the initial conference. Costs of the action remain your continued responsibility. The decision to allow payments is made on a case by case basis and depends on your financial situation and on the issues of fairness and justice in your case.
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I have a passion for the law.
It spans every aspect of our lives from before we're born until after we die.
Some say we have too many laws and lawyers, but I firmly believe the American legal system is the best in the world.
Of course, no system is perfect, so we must remain ever vigilant to ensure our legal system keeps pace with the changing times.
Mr. Applegate has been representing people in South Carolina for over 40 years.
He is an indispensable source of wisdom and experience to our firm.
It spans every aspect of our lives from before we're born until after we die.
Some say we have too many laws and lawyers, but I firmly believe the American legal system is the best in the world.
Of course, no system is perfect, so we must remain ever vigilant to ensure our legal system keeps pace with the changing times.
Mr. Applegate has been representing people in South Carolina for over 40 years.
He is an indispensable source of wisdom and experience to our firm.
I believe our personal service sets us apart from the 1000s of lawfirms which advertise for "personal injury" cases.
We don't just use investigators or paralegals to handle your case; at my firm I handle your case.
If you can't travel, I will come to you.
I will personally read through all of your relevant medical records and prepare a demand specifically tailored to your unique situation.
Ultimately, I will try your case if we can't settle.
Right after a wreck the insurance company will try to get to you first.
We don't just use investigators or paralegals to handle your case; at my firm I handle your case.
If you can't travel, I will come to you.
I will personally read through all of your relevant medical records and prepare a demand specifically tailored to your unique situation.
Ultimately, I will try your case if we can't settle.
Right after a wreck the insurance company will try to get to you first.
Family law matters are extremely emotional and time consuming cases; at our firm, we recognize that and make every attempt to help the family heal and come together.
If there are children involved, the focus should always be on what is in the child's best interest.
The primary goal is to resolve disputes fairly, quickly and inexpensively; however, there are times when healing is not possible and we must prepare for a fight.
If you may need an attorney in SC, call us today!.
It is hard to estimate the costs of a case before we meet because every situation is different; I have seen cases get resolved for as little as $500.00 and as much as $95,000.00.
If there are children involved, the focus should always be on what is in the child's best interest.
The primary goal is to resolve disputes fairly, quickly and inexpensively; however, there are times when healing is not possible and we must prepare for a fight.
If you may need an attorney in SC, call us today!.
It is hard to estimate the costs of a case before we meet because every situation is different; I have seen cases get resolved for as little as $500.00 and as much as $95,000.00.
It is VERY important to be represented at the temporary hearing in a domestic case.
Most Family Law cases in South Carolina will involve a 15 minute "Temporary Hearing".
This hearing is to put an Order in place which will govern the rights and duties of the parties until a final Order is in place.
If the case gets dismissed before it is made final, the "Temporary Order" is no longer effective.
The temporary hearing is NOT the place to try the case.
These are VERY limited hearings to put some basic rules in place until the case is made final.
Most Family Law cases in South Carolina will involve a 15 minute "Temporary Hearing".
This hearing is to put an Order in place which will govern the rights and duties of the parties until a final Order is in place.
If the case gets dismissed before it is made final, the "Temporary Order" is no longer effective.
The temporary hearing is NOT the place to try the case.
These are VERY limited hearings to put some basic rules in place until the case is made final.
The parent who does not have primary physical custody will usually have to pay child support.
If the visiting parent has the child over 110 nights a year, that may be regarded as "shared" custody for purposes of support.
If the parties can agree on a child support amount, usually the judge will approve the amount.
The Family Court judge will still ensure it is fair for the child, however.
If the parties cannot agree on an amount, the court will use the South Carolina Child Support Guidelines.
Whatever the calculator says is what the other parent will pay.
If the visiting parent has the child over 110 nights a year, that may be regarded as "shared" custody for purposes of support.
If the parties can agree on a child support amount, usually the judge will approve the amount.
The Family Court judge will still ensure it is fair for the child, however.
If the parties cannot agree on an amount, the court will use the South Carolina Child Support Guidelines.
Whatever the calculator says is what the other parent will pay.
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