Johnston Family Law Firm

Johnston Family Law Firm I have over 38 years of experience in family court litigation. Emily G. Ms. With over 35 years of experience helping families in South Carolina.

Johnston practices family law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and the surrounding Charleston low country area with a unique skill set to offer her clients. She is highly regarded as a family law attorney having earned both her MBA and JD from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1984. She uses her MBA to assist with issues related to complex and substantial assets, business valuation, and any financial matters re

lated to divorce. Johnston has significant trial experience and is accustomed to trying divorce related complex business issues, including valuation of business assets determining true income, and protecting financial needs for her clients' future. EGJ Family Law practice has evolved to focus on all aspects of the law in order to help families plan for and recover from a marriage that has come to an end. She advocates for cooperative resolutions: however is trial savvy should your case require it. Emily uses her expertise of a Certified Family Court Mediator, divorced working mother of 3, and experienced litigator. Emily's Mount Pleasant law firm offers clients a warm welcome, strong family focus, and a commitment to resolve complicated or contested issues. With a non-judgemental approach and years of wisdom, Emily and her team are more than prepared to help you transition into your new life.

A happier 2025 could be yours. You just have to take that first step. Happy New Year, everyone! ✨
01/01/2025

A happier 2025 could be yours. You just have to take that first step.

Happy New Year, everyone! ✨

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season from all of us at Johnston Family Law Firm. 🎄✨
12/25/2024

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season from all of us at Johnston Family Law Firm. 🎄✨

Making a list and checking it twice for all the great things you can add to your life.Happier times are possible for 202...
12/20/2024

Making a list and checking it twice for all the great things you can add to your life.

Happier times are possible for 2025, and we’re here to help you get to the other side.

Happy Holidays from the team at Johnston Family Law Firm! 🎄✨

12/12/2024
Some of you might be surprised to learn that I have been down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon twice. Both t...
09/26/2024

Some of you might be surprised to learn that I have been down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon twice. Both trips were amazing and I learned so much! It’s a feat I’m very proud of, and I try to use those lessons to survive. Have fun every day!

This has always been one of my favorite topics.
08/23/2024

This has always been one of my favorite topics.

A potential “double dip” occurs when a court uses the same stream of income to value a business and then uses that same income to determine a maintenance/alimony payor’s ability to pay spousal maintenance/alimony. Check out the article, "The Potential Double Dip: When Income is Used To Both Value a Business and For Spousal Maintenance/Alimony" by Jim Vedder, Moss & Barnett. Read on to learn how various courts have differing opinions on the issue:https://www.aaml.org/wp-content/uploads/3.-The-Potential-Double-Dip_Aug.-2024.pdf

07/17/2024

We don’t love the stereotype that lawyers “nickel and dime,” so we take all calls and questions into consideration before billing our clients for our time. We never want our clients to feel like they can’t call us if they have a question in fear of being charged, but as a rule of thumb: if you’re calling to ask a specific question about your case, that would be considered billable time working on your case.

07/17/2024

Keeping your attorney included in your upcoming plans to be out of town is more important than you may think! Throughout the divorce process, there may be some appointments that require your attention or presence like a court hearing, mediation or deposition. Oftentimes it can slow down the process if we have to reschedule at the last minute or even worse if we are unable to reschedule and you are left having to cancel your plans.

Good rule of thumb, if you’ll be unreachable or unavailable for any period of time during your divorce, be sure to let your attorney know!





06/28/2024

Please note, our office will be closed from June 28th through July 7th. For immediate assistance, kindly email us at [email protected], and we'll respond as soon as possible. Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from all of us at Johnston Law Firm. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful holiday season!
12/25/2023

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from all of us at Johnston Law Firm.

Wishing you a peaceful and joyful holiday season!

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Taking the First Step Is the Most Difficult Part

The EGJ Family Law firm can help you through a difficult divorce or family law matter.

Our attorneys are guides with an excellent reputation for trying cases in the courtroom and resolving the most difficult matters. These matters include high-asset valuation, cases involving businesses, transmutation issues on inherited funds and other extensive property valuation. We work with forensic accountants when we determine with our clients that this expense is justified. We are always cost-conscious and will work for the most cost-effective solutions in your case.