Nicholas Mermiges
Columbia SC Divorce & Custody Attorney
Columbia, SC Attorney Nick Mermiges combines years of South Carolina family court experience with elite academic credentials and an unwavering dedication to his clients' interests.
Nick has handled hundreds of divorce, custody and family cases in South Carolina. He has taken multiple cases to trial in Richland and Lexington Counties. He knows what needs to be done before a case begins, after a case is filed, and throughout litigation to help his clients get the outcome they want.
Nick believes that the goal of every family court attorney should be to get their client through the family court system as expeditiously as possible, with the best outcome possible. Whether that means negotiating a prompt and fair settlement, or aggressively pursuing contested litigation, Nick is dedicated to assisting his clients in achieving their goals.
In addition to his years of experience, Nick Mermiges has elite academic credentials. He graduated in the top 5% of his law school class at the University of Miami School of Law, and served as a member of the Law Review. He brings this elite academic background, along with his deep experience, to all of the cases he handles. To request and schedule a consultation, visit NDMLaw.com, or call 803-587-0472 today.
- University of Miami School of Law
- J.D. (2010)
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List, Law Review
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- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- B.A. (2006) | Political Science
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- Activities: Sigma Phi Society
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- AV Rated Preeminent - High Ethical Standing
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Martindale Hubbell - AV Rated Preeminent Attorney.
- Florida
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- South Carolina
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- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
As of March 2024, we charge $175 for a 30 minute phone consult and $500 for a 90 minute in person meeting. Retainer fees depend on complexity of case, but for most normal divorce and custody cases our initial retainer is $7,000 and our hourly rate is $350. (Note that rates may change in the future).
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Military Law
- Veteran's Benefits
- Website
- Law Office of Nick Mermiges
What Happens During a Motion for Temporary Relief in South Carolina Family Court - NDMLaw.com
What Happens During a Motion for Temporary Relief in South Carolina Family Court - NDMLaw.com
Military Divorce & Custody: Common Issues in South Carolina - NDMLaw.com - 803-724-1258
Columbia, SC Divorce Attorney Nick Mermiges discusses some of the most common issues that are unique to military divorce and custody cases, including issues of military retirement and pension division, addressing PCSing in the context of custody, and calculation of child support.
How Alimony is Calculated & Alimony Modifications - Columbia SC Divorce Attorney Nick Mermiges
Columbia, SC Divorce Attorney Nick Mermiges explains how entitlement to alimony is treated by South Carolina Divorce Courts, the different types of alimony, the most important factors used to calculate alimony, and the grounds for modification or termination of an alimony obligation.
Grounds for Divorce in South Carolina - Columbia SC Divorce Lawyer Nick Mermiges, Esq. NDMLaw.com
Grounds for Divorce in South Carolina - Columbia SC Divorce Lawyer Nick Mermiges, Esq. NDMLaw.com
Equitable Divsion of Marital Assets and Debts in Divorce - Columbia, SC Attorney Nick Mermiges
Columbia, SC Divorce Attorney Nick Mermiges explains how the Court divides marital assets and debts in divorce, and what specific property and debts are marital vs. non-marital. NDMLaw.com - 803-724-1258.
Filing for Separation - Separate Support & Maintenance - Columbia SC Divorce Attorney Nick Mermiges
Columbia SC Divorce Attorney Nick Mermiges explains what it really means to "file for separation" before a divorce in South Carolina, what relief the Court can order, and when it makes sense to bring an action for separate support and maintenance.