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Noncustodial parent pays child support, also receives disability, should child receive a portion of the disability check?

A.'s answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

There is not a portion of disability check that should go to the child, but when someone is on actual SSDI disability, there is a check that should...

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If my husband is not paying the mortgage can the courts make him

A.'s answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

You would need a court order requiring him to be responsible and to hold you harmless.

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What is the cheapest way to file for divorce?

A.'s answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

If you go to the South Carolina Judicial website, there is a packet for divorce on there that gives you all the forms and information on how to...

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I believe i was discriminated against at work and know its a battle but how do i go about it?

A.'s answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

I would start with contacting the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) and having them investigate. In SC, you will have to get a Right...

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I was sexualy harassed then assaulted at work

A.'s answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

You may want to start with filing a complaint with the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) and have them investigate.

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Is there any legal assistance for people seeking a divorce for adultery that cannot afford an attorney.

A.'s answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

If you cannot afford an attorney, South Carolina Legal Services would be the place to get help. With children involved, you will have to have an...

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How do I get temporary custody of my grandson?

A.'s answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

In order to get legal custody, there does have to be a court order in place giving you that authority. If there is an agreement, the court will...

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My boyfriend lives with me and I'm tired of dealing with him. I've asked him to leave but he won't what do I do?

A.'s answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

My understanding is that you will need to go the Magistrate's Court and file eviction proceedings against him. If you go there, they will walk you...

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How do I get joint custody of my son

A.'s answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

If you have a court order and your ex is violating that court order, you have remedy with the Family Court with Contempt for any violation in the...

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A friend wants us (me &husband) to adopt her unborn child.what do we need to do as far as legal. with forms and court procedure.

A.'s answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

It is recommended that you have attorney to have you help through this process. Obtaining the consent once the child is born has requirements by...

A. Lori Jones's Answers (16)

Noncustodial parent pays child support, also receives disability, should child receive a portion of the disability check?

If my husband is not paying the mortgage can the courts make him

What is the cheapest way to file for divorce?

I believe i was discriminated against at work and know its a battle but how do i go about it?

I was sexualy harassed then assaulted at work

Is there any legal assistance for people seeking a divorce for adultery that cannot afford an attorney.

How do I get temporary custody of my grandson?

My boyfriend lives with me and I'm tired of dealing with him. I've asked him to leave but he won't what do I do?

How do I get joint custody of my son

A friend wants us (me &husband) to adopt her unborn child.what do we need to do as far as legal. with forms and court procedure.