Business Details
9 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorney in Hilton Head Island
At Prince Law Firm PC, we approach family law with a unique blend of extensive trial experience and deep compassion. Founded by Beth Ann Prince, our practice is built on the belief that every client deserves respect and personalized attention during life's most challenging moments. With a career spanning roles as an Assistant Solicitor, Magistrate Court Judge, and private practice attorney, we bring nuanced understanding to complex family law matters. Our focus on emerging issues like mental health, addiction, and financial complexities ensures comprehensive representation. We leverage expert witnesses and specialized knowledge to advocate effectively for custody, support, and property division outcomes.Our local expertise in Hilton Head Island's legal landscape allows us to navigate cases with community-specific insight. The firm's commitment to continuous learning keeps us at the forefront of evolving family law practices. We prioritize transparent communication, ensuring clients understand every step of the legal process. This dedication to combining technical excellence with empathetic service has established us as trusted advocates in the Lowcountry community since 2017.
Services
Divorce
Property Division
Alimony
Custody
Visitation
Child Support
Order Modification
Enforcement
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We combine serious trial experience with compassionate understanding in family law cases
- Our attorney has served as prosecutor, private practice attorney, and Magistrate Court Judge
- Specialized knowledge of complex financial issues in divorce cases
- Utilize expert witnesses for mental health and addiction-related custody matters
- Deep roots in Hilton Head Island's legal community since 1999
Services
Divorce Representation
We provide comprehensive divorce legal services addressing property division, spousal support, and child custody matters. Our approach combines courtroom experience with personalized strategy development for contested and uncontested divorces. Clients benefit from our specialized understanding of South Carolina's equitable distribution laws and complex financial considerations.
Child Custody
Our custody practice focuses on protecting children's best interests while advocating clients' parental rights. We handle initial custody determinations, visitation scheduling, and relocation cases. The firm employs expert witnesses when necessary to address mental health or addiction issues impacting custody decisions.
Order Modification
We assist clients seeking modifications to existing custody, visitation, or support orders due to significant life changes. Our services include demonstrating substantial change in circumstances and negotiating revised terms that reflect current realities while complying with court requirements.
Order Enforcement
Our enforcement practice addresses violations of court orders through contempt proceedings and rule to show cause actions. We help clients navigate consequences for non-compliance while seeking practical solutions to ongoing order violations in family law matters.
Property Division
We handle complex property division cases involving business valuations, income verification, and equitable distribution of marital assets. Our experience with self-employed individuals' financial structures ensures accurate assessment of all property interests in divorce proceedings.
People
Beth Ann Prince
Attorney & Founder
Former prosecutor and Magistrate Court Judge with 20+ years family law experience. Graduated cum laude from Nova Southeastern Law Center in 1999. Specializes in complex custody cases and financial settlements. Active Hilton Head Island community member since 1999.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce proceedings, child custody determinations, property division, alimony negotiations, custody modifications, and order enforcement cases throughout the Hilton Head Island area.
How do you handle complex financial issues in divorce?
Our practice specializes in uncovering hidden assets and valuing businesses through expert financial analysis. We work with certified professionals to ensure accurate income verification and equitable distribution of complex marital estates.
Can you modify existing custody arrangements?
Yes, we help clients modify custody orders when facing significant life changes like relocation, job loss, or changes in children's needs. We document these changes to meet South Carolina's modification requirements.
What happens if someone violates a court order?
We pursue enforcement through contempt proceedings and rule to show cause actions. Consequences may include fines, community service, or incarceration while seeking resolution to the underlying compliance issues.
How does your legal background benefit clients?
Our experience as former prosecutor, civil attorney, and Magistrate Court Judge provides unique insights into both sides of family law cases. This perspective enhances our ability to anticipate opposing strategies and craft effective legal arguments.
