If i left my spouse due to mental abuse in our relationship and he retains custodial custody with no court order can i take

The answer is that you may be able to get custody of your son. However, to make it official, you will need to bring an action in family court to...

What should I do??

I hope you understand that your question is very broad. Without knowing any details about your situation, it is just not possible to give you any...

If you are caught cheating on your spouse, what can they get out of the divorce such as full custody of children and alimony?

Without knowing many more details, it is hard to answer your question. The answer depends on many things such as whether you exposed your child to...

The answer to your questions depends on whether the orders of protection were substantiated. If your spouse tried multiple times and failed, then...

Can a court appointed guardian of a minor child come across state lines to take said minor child from parent?

In SC, the guardian does not make the decision regarding who should have custody of the child. If the child last resided in SC within the last six...

Can I legally move to another state with my kids without my husbands (their fathers) permission?

You need to get an order of protection and request that you be allowed to move. If you pack up and leave the state, the family court may order that...

I am an unwed mother and I live in SC, and my sons dad is in NY. What does a typical custody agreement look like?

If your son has resided here in SC for six months or more, then SC has jurisdiction to decide matters of custody and visitation. As to whether you...

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How do we meet the qualifications for a SC divorce?

It is hard to answer your question without knowing more details. If you weren't separated for more than one year, it is hard to imagine the court...

In the state of SC do you have to provide proof of a yearly separation?

At some point, whomever seeks the divorce will have to testify that they have lived separate from their spouse for over a year. Additionally, a...

Can my wife refuse to divorce me after being separated for over a year?

The short answer is no, your wife can't stop you from filing for a divorce on the grounds of one year's continuous separation. Of course, you'll...