Moving in with your girlfriend will likely have a significant impact on your divorce and custody situation. Adultery is technically still a crime...

I recommend that you consult with an attorney who focuses their practice in South Carolina Family Court to get help enforcing the earlier order...

There is not a statute of limitations for adultery, but there is another legal concept that may protect you called condonation. When a spouse...

In South Carolina, when a baby is born to a mother who is not married, the mother has sole custody of the child by law. As the sole custodian, the...

What legal action is necessary to receive guardianship of a deceased brother's 16 yr old? Mother lost custody in another state.

Aunt should seek immediate legal advice from an attorney in her area. The requirements for the child's aunt to establish custody will depend on the...

I am sorry that you are having to negotiate this very difficult issue. Unfortunately, there is not an easy answer. You are right, you certainly...

What is a merits hearing?

It appears that DSS has brought an action for removal or intervention regarding the children in your care based on the abuse or neglect that led to...

What age can a minor get emancipated in the state of South Carolina, her father kicked he out at 13?

Depending on several factors, including how long your niece has been living with your mother and providing all her physical and financial support,...

Custody Question

I agree with Mr. Phillips, and I second his recommendation to speak to a lawyer in your area who can assess your situation and provide you with...

If you stop complying with the DSS Safety Plan, DSS can file an action with the Family Court to require you to do what DSS recommends. If an action...