Questions answered by Alexandria Broughton Skinner

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How can we obtain custody of a child out of state?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on October 22, 2015

Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, the state where a child resides is the state that has jurisdiction over matters...

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We are a military family. Can I sue a prior school system for not helping my child that had and IEP?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

You need referral to a special education attorney. I suggest that you either look on Avvo, or call Pro Parents of South Carolina, which is a...

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I'm getting a settlement from a car accident. Is this mine or do I have to split it with my husband?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

Schedule an in-person consultation with a divorce attorney. There's no way an attorney can answer this without a confidential consultation and...

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In South Carolina what age do you have to be to choose between which parent to live with

Alexandria's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

You don't say how old you are, but to get a custody order changed you will need the assistance of an attorney.

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What would be the reason to only do custody instead of adoption?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on September 17, 2015

It would really depend on the particular facts of the case (facts which should not be discussed in a public internet forum). I would recommend...

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I'm trying to file for divorce in South Carolina but I have to have a year separation. How can I do this with kids involved?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on September 03, 2015

Your question highlights that the process of separating and obtaining a divorce has many practical as well as legal aspects. Indeed, how will the...

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A track of land is being used for farming only entrance is through my drive way may I put up a fence to stop this

Alexandria's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

Attorney Snell has written what I think it a great answer regarding how there might be an easement that could affect one person's right to exclude...

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We have a divorce decree in place. Our divorce should be final at the beginning of January. I also have text conversations where

Alexandria's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

I'm surprised you have a court order in place with this level of detail, if you didn't have a lawyer. If you do have an attorney, ask that person....

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I have a divorce question after 21 yrs, of marriage and 2 kids 16 and 8yo

Alexandria's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

Yes, of course. That's what we would call an "uncontested divorce." Prior to finalizing the agreement, both parties would be well advised to...

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What I'm asking in another post is there a wavier or something in place for a indigent parent who fighting a contested divorce?

Alexandria's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

In addition to agreeing with Attorney Kennedy's answer (especially considering mediation sooner rather than later), I would refer you and your...

Alexandria Broughton Skinner's Answers (789)

How can we obtain custody of a child out of state?

We are a military family. Can I sue a prior school system for not helping my child that had and IEP?

I'm getting a settlement from a car accident. Is this mine or do I have to split it with my husband?

In South Carolina what age do you have to be to choose between which parent to live with

What would be the reason to only do custody instead of adoption?

I'm trying to file for divorce in South Carolina but I have to have a year separation. How can I do this with kids involved?

A track of land is being used for farming only entrance is through my drive way may I put up a fence to stop this

We have a divorce decree in place. Our divorce should be final at the beginning of January. I also have text conversations where

I have a divorce question after 21 yrs, of marriage and 2 kids 16 and 8yo

What I'm asking in another post is there a wavier or something in place for a indigent parent who fighting a contested divorce?