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Hi how are you my question is I'm a situation dealing with CPS and my kids father and I have a merit hearing?
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Answered on October 31, 2018
You need to contact a family law attorney in your area right away. No attorney is going to be able to adequately advise you on the Internet...
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Can i put the father up for child support if the child isnt born yet?
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Answered on October 17, 2018
No.
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How do I figure out the correct and most efficient state in which to file for divorce?
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Answered on October 07, 2018
You can only file for a divorce in SC after you've lived here for a full year. If your husband were to move to SC, you can file once both of you...
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Can I still get visitation rights to see and spend time with my kids?
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Answered on October 07, 2018
You will need to get an attorney and file an action for visitation against the mother. The visitation order will need to take into account any no...
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My niece wants to give permanent custody of her daughter to me can we do this without going to court
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Answered on September 29, 2018
It can't be done without going to court. Keep in mind that if the mother wants to terminate her parental rights, you will need to adopt her...
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The judge gave me 15 days to file an amended complaint? Do I request another hearing?
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Answered on September 23, 2018
Yes, you will need to request another hearing unless the judge set it for a re-hearing from the bench (which it doesn't sound like that...
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What do I do to see my kids?
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Answered on September 23, 2018
If by "ex" you mean your ex-wife, then the issue of custody and visitation should have been addressed as part of your divorce. If you and the...
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Can I get in trouble for not paying child support when I don't get to be in my daughters life?
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Answered on September 23, 2018
Your obligation to pay child support is a separate issue from whether or not you get to see your daughter. If you are court ordered to pay child...
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What parenting rights do step parents have in joint vs sole legal custody? And are they entitled to visitation in either?
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Answered on September 20, 2018
Typically, a stepparent has no legal rights regarding his or her stepchildren. However, the parent who does have custody and/or visitation rights...
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I have an 8 month old son with my ex boyfriend. My son has his last name. Can my ex try to take my son?
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Answered on September 17, 2018
If the two of you are not married, then under SC law, you have sole custody. The father has no custodial rights and if he takes the child without...