Changing your name is a deeply personal decision, no matter the reason. For some, it marks a new beginning after divorce. For others, it reflects identity, family alignment, or the long-considered start to a new chapter. While straightforward, legally changing your name in South Carolina demands careful attention to detail and a clear understanding of [...]
Since the 1970s, the number of women in law has risen significantly. The number of female law students is at an all-time high (over 56%), and you are much more likely to see women made partners of firms around the nation. This is a trend we have long worked to advance. As an all-female attorney [...]
Divorce is rarely the result of a single moment. More often, it is a slow build of difficult conversations, unmet needs, and growing distance that eventually reaches a breaking point. At Bleecker Family Law, we have seen how a couple’s story can evolve over time and helped clients find the best possible outcome for their [...]
Some attorneys spend years mapping out their path to family law. Hannah Kingery, a South Carolina family law attorney, took a different route that turned out to be exactly the right one. Originally from Teutopolis, Illinois, Hannah studied finance at Auburn University before earning her law degree from Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School in [...]
Bleecker Family Law is proud to announce the promotion of Attorney Beverly V. Snelgrove to Partner. Since joining the Charleston-based firm in 2019, Snelgrove has played a pivotal role in delivering exceptional legal guidance to South Carolina families as a leader within the practice and in the courtroom. “Beverly is an integral part of this [...]
Divorce can be taxing on more than your emotions. It can also bring significant financial change to your life. When a marriage ends, balancing your post-divorce finances should be a priority for you. Alimony may be a key financial component. What types of alimony payments are there? Alimony, or spousal support, is financial support [...]
Being well-prepared for your consultation can help streamline the process for you and your attorney. This includes collecting all necessary documents and drafting a list of questions for your lawyer. Some important documents can include: Financial Statements (bank statements, credit card statements, and other proof of income and debts) Legal Documents (such as [...]
Kingery is the fourth attorney to join the firm’s team. Bleecker Family Law is delighted to announce that Hannah Kingery will be the fourth attorney to join the women-owned, women-led family law practice. Kingery graduated from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale in 2019 with a degree in finance. Kingery received her law degree from the [...]
Divorce may be the only avenue for most married couples. In some instances, however, it may be that your marriage can be annulled on legal grounds. Annulment & Prohibited Marriages While divorce ends a legally binding marriage, in an annulment, the Court finds that the marriage did not legally exist. The grounds for annulment in [...]
The conversation surrounding gender identity continues to evolve. Although it may seem arduous at first, updating your legal gender identity can be made simpler with help from the proper legal counsel. At Bleecker Family Law, our team is here to guide and support you throughout this process. Step 1: Obtain a name change order. For [...]
