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
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

University of South Carolina
Graduation year: 1991">

University of Virginia
Graduation year: 1983">
Associations

International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow2011 - Current">

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow2009 - Current">

Ashley Hall School Alumni Board
has membership and Committee Chair2008 - Current">

Charleston County Bar Association
Judge, National Moot Court Competition, Charleston School of Law2005 - Current">

Charleston County Bar Association
Vice Chair, William L. Howard Portrait Committee2003 - Current">

American Bar Association
Advisory Panel, Inaugural has membership2003 - Current">

American Bar Association Family Law Section
has membership2001 - Current">

Charleston Day School
Committee has membership1999 - Current">

Center for Women
has membership and Board has membership1998 - Current">

American Bar Association
has membership1996 - Current">

South Carolina Women s Lawyer Association
has membership1996 - Current">

South Carolina Bar Association Family Law Section
has membership1995 - Current">

Trident United Way
Sub-committee Board has membership1993 - Current">

South Carolina State Bar
has membership1992 - Current">

Charleston County Bar Association
has membership1992 - Current">

SC Episcopal Diocese
has membership1982 - Current">

American Bar Association
Co-Chair of Sponsorship Committee for Family Law Section (FLS)2008 - 2009">

American Bar Association
Co-Editor, Family Law CLE Newsletters2008 - 2009">

The Buckley School of Public Speaking
Graduate2008 - 2008">

American Bar Association
Judge, National Schwab Family Law Legal Writing Contest2007 - 2008">

South Carolina Bar Association
Delegate Representing FLS, House of Delegates2005 - 2006">

American Bar Association
Co-Vice Chair, FLS Law Practice Management Committee2003 - 2004">

South Carolina Bar Association
Past Chair, FLS2003 - 2004">

South Carolina Bar Association
Chair, FLS2002 - 2003">

South Carolina Bar Association
Chair-Elect, FLS2001 - 2002">

ABA Trial Advocacy School
Graduate2001 - 2001">

South Carolina Bar Association
Vice-Chair, FLS2000 - 2001">

South Carolina Bar Association
Secretary, FLS1999 - 2000">

Charleston County Bar Association
Secretary/Treasurer, FLS1996 - 1998">

Junior League of Charleston
has membership1992 - 1997">
Costs
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Payment With Credit Card
Visa & Mastercard accepted. -
Retaines and Rates
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers