I lived with a woman 20 years and I have left. I live in sc. I want to date someone but don't want her to be in a vulnerable si

SC does recognize common law marriage but there are specific criteria for it to apply. You would need to see an attorney to find out if it applies...

What should I do to start a step-parent adoption case to adopt my wife's son in the state of South Carolina?

You should consult with a family law attorney in the county where you reside. The biological father will either have to sign a consent...

Is it a good idea to use the same lawyer if one spouse has cheeted when getting a divorce?

You can't use the same lawyer. In a divorce case, Party A files a complaint for divorce against Party B. The case is titled A versus B. In any...

How do I get legal guardianship of a child in NY

You don't give enough facts to answer this question. It depends on where the child is now, whether a court action has already been filed by anyone,...

I more or less "second" what Attorney Moskos has said. If the other party signed an agreement and is not living by the terms, it seems it might be...

I am a home care company in South caroilina and would like to know the live ins laws for our caregivers

I agree with the previous two attorneys that you need a legal consultation in person. There are many issues that need to be addressed.

If me and my husband are thinking about seperating, does one of us need to move out of the house before we can file ?

There's a lot more to divorce than just deciding how and when to move apart. Who decides how to divide the property, what to do with the children,...

I have been separated from my spouse for over a year. What is the South Carolina law for abandonment.

In SC, generally speaking, a couple can seek a no fault divorce after they've lived separately for a full year without any intervening cohabitation.

Child custody- 3 children- no paperwork filed

Don't sign anything you're not happy with or that is the result of "threats". Go see an attorney immediately. In your area, Jay Bulz is an...

I am not a malpractice attorney and so may be completely off the mark here, but if you believe that certain representations or promises were made...