Saxton & Stump South Carolina Family Law Team

Charleston Family Law Attorneys Who Understand Life’s Most Important Decisions

Compassionate Guidance. Personalized Strategy. Strong Advocacy.

Family transitions—whether divorce, custody disputes, or support matters—are deeply personal and often emotionally overwhelming. At Saxton & Stump, our Charleston-based Family Law team offers not just legal support, but clarity, compassion, and strength when you need it most. We guide you through the process with personalized strategies designed to protect what matters most.

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Deep Local Roots.
Deep Legal Knowledge.

We know that choosing a family law attorney is one of the most personal decisions you’ll ever make. Our attorneys and certified mediators don’t just understand South Carolina law—we understand Charleston families. We live here, raise our families here, and work closely with local professionals to meet the unique needs of our clients. 

Whether your case involves a high-net-worth divorce, complex custody matters, or amicable mediation, we develop a tailored approach grounded in local insight, sound legal judgment, and emotional intelligence.

A Full-Service Family Law Team With a Strategic Edge

Every family is different, and so is every legal challenge. We create custom legal strategies for each client—because no two families, and no two outcomes, are the same. When necessary, we collaborate with outside professionals such as therapists, co-parenting experts, forensic accountants, business valuators, and psychological evaluators to ensure no detail is overlooked.

We offer a full range of legal services including:

Divorce, including high-net-worth cases and issues involving adultery, substance abuse, or domestic violence.

Child custody and visitation

Third-party custody and visitation rights

Termination of parental rights and adoption

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

Contempt and enforcement actions

Child support and alimony (permanent, rehabilitative, or limited duration)

Property division and equitable distribution of marital assets

Litigation, mediation, and arbitration of family law disputes

Trust and estate planning

Meet the Charleston Family Law Team

Together, we’re committed to helping families in Charleston and across the Lowcountry navigate life’s legal challenges with strength, dignity, and compassion.

Rene Dukes

Rene Stuhr Dukes, Esq.

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Michael DeTreville

J. Michael DeTreville, Esq.

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Jessica Partain

Jessica L. Partain, Esq.

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Emily Ford

Emily C. Ford, Esq.

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Jennifer Shafer

Jennifer M. Shafer, Esq.

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