About

Melissa F. Brown is a divorce attorney in Charleston, South Carolina, that specialize in complex family regulation matters together with custody, visitation, alimony, child aid, and assets department cases. As a Fellow inside the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Melissa is dedicated to minimizing war and amicably resolving every case at the same time as zealously advocating for her customers.

Melissa F. Brown is a distinctly skilled divorce lawyer based totally in Charleston, South Carolina. With a focal point on handling complicated circle of relatives law matters, Melissa is also a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. This prestigious title showcases her determination and knowledge within the discipline.

The range of complicated circle of relatives regulation matters that Melissa handles consists of custody, visitation (multi-state and International), alimony, infant guide, and assets department cases. Additionally, her company deals with relocation instances, enforcement court cases, modification court cases, and drafting Settlement Agreements. This comprehensive approach ensures that clients obtain the help they need all through the legal process.

As a seasoned South Carolina divorce and custody attorney, in addition to a Certified Family Court mediator, Melissa is aware the emotional impact that divorce will have on clients and their families. Therefore, her firm prioritizes minimizing battle and accomplishing amicable resolutions in every case. While the ultimate purpose is to assist clients reach agreements, Melissa and her crew usually suggest fiercely on behalf in their clients.

Melissas Best Advice: Stay married if you could. If now not, its important to find a caring, skilled, and knowledgeable own family regulation attorney who matches your persona. You need a person you instinctively agree with and who gives you with sound recommendation, even if it may be difficult to listen.

Legal Issues

Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Certificates

Certified Family Court Mediator
South Carolina Bar Association

Languages
    Accepted Jurisdictions
    South Carolina Jurdictions
    South Carolina
    Since 1992">

    Experience
    • has membership
      American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
      2009
    • Owner, Senior Partner
      Melissa F. Brown, LLC
      1999
    • Associate
      Andrews & Shull, PA
      1998
    • Associate
      Nexsen Pruet Jacobs Pollard & Robinson
      1996
    • Associate
      Lee M. Robinson, PA
      1993
    • Assistant Solicitor
      Charleston County 9th Circuit Solicitor s Office
      1992
    • Law Clerk
      The Honorable William L. Howard
      1991
    Education
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    University of South Carolina

    Graduation year: 1991">
    University of Virginia Education School Logo
    University of Virginia

    Graduation year: 1983">
    Associations
    International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Professional Association
    International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
    Fellow
    2011 - Current">
    American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Professional Association
    American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
    Fellow
    2009 - Current">
    Ashley Hall School Alumni Board Professional Association
    Ashley Hall School Alumni Board
    has membership and Committee Chair
    2008 - Current">
    Charleston County Bar Association Professional Association
    Charleston County Bar Association
    Judge, National Moot Court Competition, Charleston School of Law
    2005 - Current">
    Charleston County Bar Association Professional Association
    Charleston County Bar Association
    Vice Chair, William L. Howard Portrait Committee
    2003 - Current">
    American Bar Association Professional Association
    American Bar Association
    Advisory Panel, Inaugural has membership
    2003 - Current">
    American Bar Association Family Law Section Professional Association
    American Bar Association Family Law Section
    has membership
    2001 - Current">
    Charleston Day School Professional Association
    Charleston Day School
    Committee has membership
    1999 - Current">
    Center for Women Professional Association
    Center for Women
    has membership and Board has membership
    1998 - Current">
    American Bar Association Professional Association
    American Bar Association
    has membership
    1996 - Current">
    South Carolina Women s Lawyer Association Professional Association
    South Carolina Women s Lawyer Association
    has membership
    1996 - Current">
    South Carolina Bar Association Family Law Section Professional Association
    South Carolina Bar Association Family Law Section
    has membership
    1995 - Current">
    Trident United Way Professional Association
    Trident United Way
    Sub-committee Board has membership
    1993 - Current">
    South Carolina State Bar Professional Association
    South Carolina State Bar
    has membership
    1992 - Current">
    Charleston County Bar Association Professional Association
    Charleston County Bar Association
    has membership
    1992 - Current">
    SC Episcopal Diocese Professional Association
    SC Episcopal Diocese
    has membership
    1982 - Current">
    American Bar Association Professional Association
    American Bar Association
    Co-Chair of Sponsorship Committee for Family Law Section (FLS)
    2008 - 2009">
    American Bar Association Professional Association
    American Bar Association
    Co-Editor, Family Law CLE Newsletters
    2008 - 2009">
    The Buckley School of Public Speaking Professional Association
    The Buckley School of Public Speaking
    Graduate
    2008 - 2008">
    American Bar Association Professional Association
    American Bar Association
    Judge, National Schwab Family Law Legal Writing Contest
    2007 - 2008">
    South Carolina Bar Association Professional Association
    South Carolina Bar Association
    Delegate Representing FLS, House of Delegates
    2005 - 2006">
    American Bar Association Professional Association
    American Bar Association
    Co-Vice Chair, FLS Law Practice Management Committee
    2003 - 2004">
    South Carolina Bar Association Professional Association
    South Carolina Bar Association
    Past Chair, FLS
    2003 - 2004">
    South Carolina Bar Association Professional Association
    South Carolina Bar Association
    Chair, FLS
    2002 - 2003">
    South Carolina Bar Association Professional Association
    South Carolina Bar Association
    Chair-Elect, FLS
    2001 - 2002">
    ABA Trial Advocacy School Professional Association
    ABA Trial Advocacy School
    Graduate
    2001 - 2001">
    South Carolina Bar Association Professional Association
    South Carolina Bar Association
    Vice-Chair, FLS
    2000 - 2001">
    South Carolina Bar Association Professional Association
    South Carolina Bar Association
    Secretary, FLS
    1999 - 2000">
    Charleston County Bar Association Professional Association
    Charleston County Bar Association
    Secretary/Treasurer, FLS
    1996 - 1998">
    Junior League of Charleston Professional Association
    Junior League of Charleston
    has membership
    1992 - 1997">
    Costs
    • Payment With Credit Card
      Visa & Mastercard accepted.
    • Retaines and Rates
      Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
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