SC H4819

Prohibits unlicensed individuals from providing legal services for compensation, including drafting legal documents, providing legal advice on family law matters, or advertising as a "custody coach" or "legal coach"

Establishes criminal penalties: first offense is a misdemeanor (up to $1,000 fine and/or 1 year imprisonment); second offense within 5 years is a felony (up to $5,000 fine and/or 5 years imprisonment)

Requires licensed attorneys who know of unauthorized practice to report violations to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel within 15 days, which then refers the matter to the Attorney General for investigation

Authorizes civil enforcement including injunctions, civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation, consumer restitution, and mandatory disgorgement of all fees received from illegal conduct

Exempts certified divorce coaches (limited to non-legal support), licensed mediators, paralegals working under attorney supervision, pro se litigants, and guardians ad litem from the restrictions