South Carolina Legal Services - Florence
Quick Summary
- Location
- 320 S. Coit Street
- Florence, SC 29501
- Phone Number
- (843) 413-9500
- Fax Number
- (843) 413-1013
- Website
- https://sclegal.org
- https://www.facebook.com/sclegal
- https://twitter.com/sclegal
- https://www.instagram.com/sclegalservices/
- Rating:
Office Hours
Tues: 8:00am – 7:00pm
Wed: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thurs: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm
South Carolina Legal Services - Florence Description
Eligibility:
Depends on income, assets and the type of legal problem.
They do not handle criminal cases.
Legal Aid Services:
Consumer/Finance
Education
Elder Law
Employment
Family
Health
Housing
Income Maintenance/Public Benefits
Immigration/Migrant
Taxes
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Mission Statement: South Carolina Legal Services is a statewide law firm that provides civil legal services to protect the rights and represent the interests of low income South Carolinians.
Many attorneys that assist low income person(s), charge on a sliding fee schedule. For that reason we have added the latest federal poverty levels below so that you can see how much you may be charged if you use this attorney.
Federal Poverty level chart
48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Household | 2024 Coverage | |
| 1 | $15,060 | |
| 2 | $20,440 | |
| 3 | $25,820 | |
| 4 | $31,200 | |
| 5 | $36,580 | |
| 6 | $41,960 | |
| 7 | $47,340 | |
| 8 | $52,720 |
Reviews
HI, my name is Aliciana Ehlert, and I am writing to request your guidance regarding a complex and deeply concerning legal matter involving my divorce and past custody proceedings. The situation involves significant legal malpractice, jurisdictional errors, and misrepresentations that have directly harmed my children and me. My divorce was finalized in Bryan County, Georgia, in June 2024. Only after my ex-husband filed for full custody of our children did I discover that the divorce decree had erroneously granted him custody of my youngest daughter, who is not biologically his and whose father has been consistently present and is listed on her birth certificate. This misrepresentation was never disclosed or addressed during the original proceedings. After this discovery, I retained legal counsel, as did my daughter’s biological father. We worked together to correct the record and participated in a hearing on July 17th regarding a motion to transfer venue. Despite the fact that neither I nor the children are residents of Georgia, and that my ex-husband resides in Wisconsin, the motion was denied. I live in South Carolina with the children, and the case should have been handled under South Carolina jurisdiction from the outset. I now need to refile in South Carolina, as Georgia did not have proper jurisdiction over the matter. During the course of representation, my attorney informed me that my ex-husband would agree to relinquish custody if I paid him $14,000 in back child support. I questioned the legitimacy of this demand, given the false claim that my daughter had no father. Nevertheless, I agreed to pursue full custody, with her biological father regaining his custodial rights. However, I recently received documentation stating that my ex-husband has joint custody and has been designated an “equitable caregiver” of my youngest daughter. This outcome contradicts the facts, the law, and the court’s verbal findings. To date, I have spent over $30,000 in legal fees, and my grievance regarding attorney misconduct was denied without explanation. As a single mother of four, this situation has left me financially strained and emotionally exhausted. I am seeking legal review and advocacy to correct these injustices, address the jurisdictional errors, and protect my children’s rights. I can prove everything, and I can pay if the case is won. If you are unable to assist directly, I would be grateful for any referrals or recommendations. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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