Cate & Brough PA

Cate & Brough, P.A. has been Spartanburg's dedicated family law firm since 1995, providing high-quality professional legal representation to families throughout the Upstate area. Founded by Ruth Cate with the vision of creating a law practice devoted exclusively to family law, the firm has successfully served hundreds of families over more than 25 years. The firm's unwavering focus on family law reflects commitment to developing deep expertise while maintaining accessibility and personalized service. What fundamentally distinguishes Cate & Brough is their client-centered approach combined with comprehensive family law expertise. Ruth Cate's original vision of a family-law-only practice has proven remarkably successful, allowing the firm to develop exceptional knowledge of South Carolina family law while maintaining the personal attention that busy families deserve. The firm's practice encompasses the full spectrum of family law matters. They handle divorces at every level of complexity—from straightforward uncontested divorces where both parties generally agree to contested cases requiring skilled negotiation or courtroom advocacy. Their attorneys help families understand their options and make informed decisions about legal strategy. Child custody and visitation represent areas where Cate & Brough brings particular sensitivity. The firm recognizes that custody decisions profoundly affect children's wellbeing and require grounding in careful analysis of each child's needs and each parent's capabilities. They help families develop realistic custody solutions. Child visitation schedules are developed with attention to accessibility and meaningful parent-child relationships. Alimony and spousal support receive sophisticated analysis of how support serves important transitional functions while protecting both parties' financial interests. Property division receives careful attention grounded in South Carolina's equitable distribution principles. The firm helps families understand how property division works and advocates to ensure fair distribution of assets and debts. Paternity matters—establishing legal parentage when unmarried parents have children—receive skilled service. Adoption services help families expand through legal processes creating certainty about parent-child relationships. Orders of Protection ensure families can access court protection when domestic violence threatens safety. The firm also provides criminal defense and personal injury services, allowing comprehensive representation to clients whose legal needs extend beyond family law. The firm serves Spartanburg, Cherokee, Greenville, and Union counties throughout the Upstate area. Their office at 421 Marion Avenue in Spartanburg maintains professional, accessible service. The free consultation allows families to discuss their situations and understand legal options without overwhelming financial burden. Cate & Brough's combination of 25+ years devoted exclusively to family law, genuine compassion, and accessibility makes them an excellent choice for Upstate families seeking skilled, caring family law representation.