Typical custody agreement for out of state preschooler?

Monthly visits can still happen, but it's usually up to the visiting parent to come to SC to exercise his/her visitation. Judges look out for what...

How do i go about getting joint custody of my 2yo son, i was not married to his mother but he has my last name,

Since you and the mother were never married, you have no custody or visitation rights until you go into family court and establish those rights. I...

This is not something you will be able to do on your own since your husband will have to be served notice of the divorce action by publication. ...

I was married back in the 80's but the minster had no paper work to show and said that he could not put his name on the license

South Carolina recognizes common law marriage. You really need to make an appointment with a family law attorney in your area to discuss your...

Can my year of separation start over if the other party cannot be found to serve with the final divorce hearing?

The only thing that will start your year of separation over is if you and your spouse move back in together. Once you separate again, that starts...

My child has been temporarily placed with a family member due to a dss investigation. What do I need to do to get him back?

You need to consult with a family law attorney in your area who is experienced with DSS cases to go over your options and what is facing you. No...

Can the father of my son keep him from me if we were never married?

If you and the father were never married, the father has no custody or visitation rights to the child until he goes into court and establishes...

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Do you have to have an attorney to be with you at a motion hearing in a divorce case?

In my experience, family court judges in SC never grant a continuance at a temp hearing simply because the defendant does not have a lawyer (even...

Is there any way I could divorce my husband without going to court?

You asked: Is there any way I could divorce my husband without going to court? Answer: No. Whether you know where he is or not is irrelevant. ...

Do I have custody of my minor children?

You asked: With me receiving court ordered child support for both children 1) can their father legally keep them from me and 2) do I automatically...