How do I protect my child's financial future?

A few points: 1) no parent is required to save money for a child from an inheritance received by the parent, short of a court order. 2) You will...

Yes. Generally, a parent is responsible for the welfare of the child until 18 or after graduation from high school.

Will any changes can take place in the final decision of a divorce trial if one party been incarcerated.

If there is an agreement in place and the incarceration was not expected, the agreement could be subject to alteration. If there was no agreement...

Can I file for defacto parent if parental rights have already been awarded to someone?

If you are seeking an adoption, the other parent would have to either voluntarily relinquish his parental rights as part of the action, or the...

Can my husband get custody of my daughter and change his last name to his?

It takes the consent of both parents to change a minor child's name. Further, he would have to legally be determined the father of the child to...

This question is more appropriately answered by a criminal defense attorney.

Do i have any legal recourse against my attorney giving me bad advice if i lose guardianship of my stepson?

While attorneys, like every other professional, have the ability to make mistakes, for this to be actionable, you will need to show the attorney...

Do you have to have an attorney to be with you at a motion hearing in a divorce case?

No, you do not ever have to have an attorney, unless the Court orders otherwise. If you need more time to find an attorney, the Court may grant a...

How can I enforce my parenting time?

At your next court date, inform the judge of the developments and ask if you need to reinstate your motion for contempt.

What is the complete law regarding age of consent law in South Carolina? And, what should I do for my son?

The following should help: The legal age of consent in South Carolina is 16. However, individuals as young as 14 years old are able to consent...