Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Columbia, SC
Founded by attorney Bart Bartlett, a lifelong South Carolinian with deep roots in the community, our firm specializes in family law, real estate transactions, and estate planning. We prioritize collaborative, client-centered solutions that minimize conflict and protect families. With decades of combined legal experience, our team approaches divorce, property transfers, and estate matters through a lens of empathy and practicality. We serve clients across South Carolina from offices in Columbia and Charleston, offering personalized guidance tailored to each family's unique needs.Our commitment to collaborative law reflects a belief that legal challenges should be resolved with dignity, not division. As a locally owned firm, we understand the values and priorities of South Carolina families, ensuring every solution aligns with both legal requirements and community standards.
Services
Collaborative Divorce
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Adoption Law
Guardianship
Wills & Trusts
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We specialize in collaborative divorce with state-certified mediation expertise
- Our team includes former child abuse prosecutors with deep family law experience
- We maintain transparent communication throughout every legal process
- Our attorneys are trained in interdisciplinary collaborative practice since 2011
- We offer personalized estate planning solutions tailored to South Carolina families
Associations and certifications
- South Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator
- International Association of Collaborative Professionals
Services
Collaborative Divorce
Our collaborative divorce practice helps couples separate respectfully without courtroom battles. We facilitate cooperative negotiations focused on family needs, particularly beneficial for parents creating custody arrangements. Our certified mediators guide clients through asset division and co-parenting plans while maintaining dignity and mutual respect.
Real Estate Law
We handle residential real estate transactions including purchases, sales, and refinancing. Our attorneys review contracts, conduct title searches, and ensure proper documentation for property transfers. We protect client interests during closings and resolve title issues before they become problems for homeowners.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create legal frameworks for asset distribution after death. We draft wills, establish trusts, and prepare power of attorney documents to protect families from probate conflicts. Our plans minimize tax burdens and ensure your wishes guide asset distribution.
Adoption Law
We guide families through South Carolina's adoption process, handling legal paperwork and court requirements. Our attorneys manage home studies, birth parent consents, and finalization proceedings to ensure smooth transitions for adoptive parents and children.
Guardianship
We establish legal guardianship for minors and incapacitated adults. Our attorneys help families navigate court requirements for custody, medical decisions, and financial management while protecting vulnerable individuals' best interests.
People
Bart M.L. Bartlett Jr.
Attorney & Founder
A Columbia native and University of South Carolina law graduate, Bart Bartlett specializes in collaborative family law. Certified mediator with national collaborative law training, he focuses on divorce solutions that protect children and family relationships while maintaining client dignity.
Questions
What is collaborative divorce?
Collaborative divorce is a non-adversarial process where couples work together with trained professionals to resolve issues respectfully without court battles.
Do you handle real estate transactions?
Yes, we assist with home purchases, sales, refinancing, and title transfers throughout South Carolina.
What estate planning services do you offer?
We create customized wills, trusts, power of attorney documents, and probate plans to protect your family's future.
Are you available for adoption cases?
Yes, we guide families through South Carolina's adoption process including paperwork and legal requirements.
Do you serve areas outside Columbia?
We have offices in both Columbia and Charleston, serving clients across South Carolina.
