Do you have to give your child's passport to your ex if you share joint custody and they are demanding it back?
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Answered on September 25, 2023
You need to make an appointment with a Family Law attorney in your area and explain your situation and get some advice. A lawyer needs to review...
When filing for a separation and maintenance in SC, where can i retrieve the proper form?
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Answered on September 21, 2023
There are no forms to fill out. You will need an attorney.
What is the SC law for same-sex marriage child custody?
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Answered on September 15, 2023
Any child born during a marriage is legally the child of both spouses. However, because you each have equal rights of custody, you can't force...
What is SC law regarding moving out of marital home with children?
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Answered on September 14, 2023
If you are married, you and your spouse have equal rights of custody. You are fully within your rights to move out and take the children with you....
Does signing the baby’s birth certificate make you have part custody in SC??
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Answered on September 13, 2023
No. Signing the birth certificate does not give you any custodial rights, even if you live with the mother.
Am I required to pay for a private mediation if I cannot afford it?
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Answered on September 11, 2023
Even if the court or the clerk of court appointed a mediator, it would still be a "private" mediator and you and your husband would be required to...
What does child support cover?
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Answered on September 11, 2023
The father is legally obligated to pay you only what is in the court order. If child support is all that he's supposed to pay you per the court...
My son lives with his mother in Florida and I live in SC. Where do I file for visitation rights?
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Answered on September 09, 2023
If the mother and child have lived in Florida for less than six months, you could potentially file here in SC. Otherwise, you'll probably need to...
Can DSS get involved?
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Answered on September 05, 2023
I've never been able to accurately predict when or if DSS will get involved in a given situation. She could certainly try to get DSS involved, but...
Can lying about your separation date cause you to commit adultery by being with someone else when technically you are married.
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Answered on August 30, 2023
Your biggest problem would be going into court and admitting you committed perjury in your divorce case. Joint custody would not be possible with...