Family Law
Family stability is important. Because one never knows when events can occur that disrupt family harmony, we provide an array of services that help our clients through these difficult times.
- Adoption
- Birth Certificate Corrections
- Child Support Modification
- Custody
- Delayed Birth Certificates
- Name Changes
- Paternity and Legitimization
- Uncontested Divorce
- Visitation
Estate Planning
To provide for your care and the care of loved ones, it is important to know how to plan for future needs. Charleston Pro Bono provides these services and other related services.
- Living Wills
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Health Care Power of Attorney
- Simple Probate
- Wills
Housing Law
Stable housing is essential for preventing homelessness. Because we understand the importance of having housing, we provide legal services that protect this basic need of our clients.
- Landlord – Tenant Law
- Fair Housing
- Discrimination in Housing
- Foreclosure
- Housing and Disabilities
- Property tax
- Subsidized Housing (Public Housing, Section 8 Vouchers, etc.)
- Eviction Defense
- Quit Claim
Consumer Issues
To help prevent homelessness, it is critical that individuals know their consumer rights and legal remedies. We are able to assist clients facing the following challenges:
- Bankruptcy
- Debt Collections
- Foreclosure
- Owner Occupied Property Tax
Public Benefits
Obtaining needed public benefits can be difficult and stressful process. Because these benefits can have substantial effects on one’s care quality of life, we provide assistance for these needs.
- Social Security
- Unemployment
- Employment Issues
Victim Rights
In 2020, our team added an attorney dedicated to providing legal services to survivors of human trafficking. Survivors often face unique circumstances and can experience legal needs in a variety of situations including but not limited to family law, victim rights, expungement, and housing law. This role also assists with community education and training. We work closely with both the Tri-County Human Trafficking Taskforce and the South Carolina Human Trafficking Taskforce.