Domestic Relations & Divorce
In the family law and divorce setting, it is important to hire an attorney who is compassionate and sympathetic, but will still work aggressively to achieve a result in your best interests whether by trial or settlement. Our firm offers legal representation primarily in domestic matters, giving every client the personal attention they deserve.
At the Law Offices of Shea & Barron, we handle a full range of family law and domestic relations matters for clients throughout South Carolina, including:
- Divorce - simple to complex
- Child Custody & Visitation (including relocation and modification)
- Child Support establishment and modifications
- Spousal Support/Alimony establishment and modification
- Paternity determinations
- Property Division (including businesses and professional practices)
- Marital Property Settlements
- Pre-litigation Consultations
- Pre/Post-Marital Settlement Agreements
- Contempt proceedings/Enforcement of Court Orders
- Name Changes
- Guardian ad Litem services
David C. Shea has focused his practice largely on divorce and child custody matters since founding his own firm in 2004 after his partnership with Kermit S. King. Almand J. Barron has practiced exclusively family law her entire career. Each has handled numerous divorce cases involving substantial assets and complex issues of property division, including professional practices, small businesses, stock options, rental properties, and retirement plans (such as military retirement, state retirement, 401(k), 401(b), IRA, and defined benefit plans).
Most of the firm's clients are referred to us by other attorneys or current and former clients. Whether you are viewing this website because you heard about us from someone else, or you have found us on your own, we invite you to browse our website to find out more about who we are and what we do.
We invite potential clients to meet with Mr. Shea or Ms. Barronand discuss their individual situation and particular needs. Divorce consultations are billed at an hourly rate. If you have any questions, or if you would like to speak with an experienced attorney regarding your divorce or domestic relations matter, please do not hesitate to call our Columbia, South Carolina office at (803) 779-3099 / (888) 732-5004. We look forward to hearing from you!


