The Bruton Law Firm

The Bruton Law Firm, understands that disputes among or regarding family matters can be emotionally and financially exhausting. It is for that reason that you should hire an attorney who is both able and willing to walk with you during the process of resolving your family and domestic matters. At The Bruton Law Firm, we are here to assist you when you or someone in your family has DSS involvement. It is very important that you or your family has representation once an allegation of abuse and neglect has been made or reported to DSS. Allow Attorney Amanda Bruton, to assist your family in receiving the best services and high quality defense every family deserves. The Bruton Law Firm, is also here to assist everyone in our community including Same Sex couples. Allow Attorney Amanda Bruton, guide you through complex issues, that are unique to Same Sex Couples . Attorney Amanda Bruton is caring, compassionate and patient. Amanda will not only work for you, she will work with you to achieve the best results possible in your situation, whether that situation requires mediation or litigation. Attorney Amanda Bruton is capable of assisting you with any of your family law matters, including: -DSS Abuse and Neglect Cases -Child Custody -Child Support -Name Changes -Alimony -Orders of Protection -Child Visitation -Divorces and Legal Separations -Division of Marital Assets and Debt -Adoption -Prenuptial Agreements -Postnuptial Agreements -Paternity -Contempt Matters

At The Bruton Law Firm, we understand some of the most difficult times require complexities. We are capable of handling the following: Last Wills and Testaments -A will, also called a "last will and testament," is a document that can help you protect your family and your property. There are several ways you can use a will. You can: -leave your property to people or organizations -name a personal guardian to care for your minor children -name a trusted person to manage property you leave to minor children, and -name a personal representative, the person who makes sure that the terms of your will are carried out. What happens if I die with out a will? - In South Carolina, if you die without a will, your property will be distributed according to state "intestacy" laws. South Carolina's intestacy law gives your property to your closest relatives, beginning with your spouse and children. If you have neither a spouse nor children, your grandchildren or your parents will get your property. This list continues with increasingly distant relatives, including siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and your spouse's relatives. If the court exhausts this list to find that you have no living relatives by blood or marriage, the state will take your property. Why is a Will important? -A will is especially important if you are a single parent or married and have children from a previous relationship. A Will allows you to designate a specific guardian for your children. A Will also allows you to distribute your property such as bank accounts, stocks, bonds and real estate property to specific family members or friends. -As you plan for your future, it is very important that you don’t forget to plan for the unexpected! Schedule a consultation now and allow me to assist you with securing your family’s future! Healthcare Power of Attorney -This is a signed, dated and witnessed legal document in which you can name another person to make medical decisions for you if you become unable to make them. This form of advance directive can apply to any medical condition – not just terminal illness. In this document you can describe treatment you want and do not want. Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney (POA) -A POA allows you to appoint another person to act as an Agent for you. A POA enables the Agent to handle your assets and property including selling and acquiring assets, accessing bank accounts, and paying bills. It will be up to the you to determine what decisions an Agent can take on your behalf and what actions the Agent may engage in. Because of the extent of these powers, you will want to be sure that the person you designate to be your agent has your best interests in mind at all time when acting under the POA.