A friend wants us (me &husband) to adopt her unborn child.what do we need to do as far as legal. with forms and court procedure.

This is not something you can do on your own with forms and such. You will have to hire an attorney, one who is familiar with and experienced in...

Child support calculation

Child support is calculated based on both your income and the father's income. Depending on why you are unemployed, the judge may impute income...

No fault divorce do you have to be separated for a year?

The only no fault ground for divorce is 1 year separation. Your husband being in jail is irrelevant. If you have a fault ground for divorce and...

How can i figure out which lawyer is the best in the upstate for child custody?

The best lawyer is the one you are comfortable working with, the one you feel like is upfront with you, and who is realistic in helping you frame...

Do we need a family lawyer?

Unless you have a court order giving you custody, the mother still has custody and can take the child back at any time without your approval. You...

Im separated and I want to know how I can get before a judge to get separation paper without a attorney where do I nee

There is no way that I know of for you to get a decree of separate maintenance (what you are calling "separation paper") without hiring an attorney.

Can I get full custody of 14 yr old daughter if father hasn't taken a visitation in 7 years?

You are asking a lot of the right questions, but you need to talk with a family law attorney in your area to fully discuss your situation and let...

Can you file for divorce if you've been separated for less than a year in South Carolina?

No. You have no cause of action for a no fault divorce until you and your spouse have been separated 1 full year. You cannot file a case until...

I am going for my hearing for my and my spouse didn't fill out a form.

Rule 20(a) of the family court rules says that a financial declaration is only required when "the financial condition of a party is relevant or is...

Under SC law, any child born during the marriage is legally the child of the husband. If your divorce case has already been filed, then all...