You daughter cannot decide where she wants to live until she turns 18. In a custody case, the judge may take into account what a child wants,...

The short answer is, you have no rights to that child. The father does have rights, and he can pursue visitation rights in Family Court.

You will have to wait and see what the judge rules at the temp hearing. You can explain to the judge about your pre-planned trip out of state. I...

If you and the father are not married, and there are no orders from Family Court giving him custody, YOU have sole custody of your child under SC...

Your written agreement regarding the children, while memorializing what you and your wife have agreed to, has no legal relevance given that you and...

It actually says more than what you quoted. It says: "All parties are restrained from having the child/children on an overnight basis in the...

If you and the father are not married and there is no court order in effect giving him visitation, then whether or not he sees your child is...

Your husband is correct. You cannot force him to leave the marital residence, even if the property itself may be a non-marital asset. Your only...

Best advice: At least consult with a Family Law attorney in your area.

Think of your situation in these terms: "The engine in my car just blew up. Can I rebuild the engine myself, or do I have to get a mechanic to do...