How can I give my father Temporary custody of my 14 year old son

Since you are an Ohio resident, you will need to do this in Ohio. Family Court in SC would not have jurisdiction to issue a custody order for your...

What should I do legally, if my son and his girlfriend are asking me to come pick up my grandchildren?

You need to contact a family law attorney in the area of Florida where your son and his girlfriend live. Explain the situation and find out what...

What is the best way about getting full custody back from grandparents who have temporary custody?

You need to make an appointment with a Family Law attorney in the Greenville-Spartanburg area and let him or her review the "custody" documents and...

Can I sue the state for charging a fee while paying child support if I have no arrears and never been late?

The 5% fee is charged by the clerk of court if you are paying through the clerk's office. It covers their costs for processing the child support...

The 365 day rule states that if a final or pre-trial hearing is not requested within 365 days of the date of filing, the case will be...

I want to get child support but I dont want her father to have any type of custody rights. Can I do this?

Go to the South Carolina Department of Social Services web site and and click on the "Child Support" link. Follow the directions to...

Stepson moving in with us?

The short answer to your questions is, "no." A 17 year old cannot determine where he will live; he is still a minor in the eyes of the court...

What are my chances of visitation rights being revoked

First, you need to get an attorney immediately. It is unlikely that a judge will grant immediate and unrestricted visitation under the facts...

A rule to show cause / contempt action is nothing to play around with. You could very well wind up in jail. You need to retain an attorney to...

What will happen if you get pregnant while getting divorced in SC?

By law, the final hearing has to be stayed until the child is born. Under SC law, any child born during the marriage is legally the child of the...