In South Carolina, there are several ways that a parent's rights can be terminated, even without their consent. While consent makes it easier and...

If there is not any property (e.g., cars, land, real estate, retirements, personal/household property), and no debt, the children are emancipated,...

Non-custodial parent rarely exercises visitation and wants custody

He would have to prove that there has been a substantial change in circumstances since entry of the prior Order which has a negative impact on the...

What is the process for my ex husband to file voluntary termination of parental rights?

I agree with the other attorneys. Most Judges will not terminate a parent's rights unless you are remarried and have an adopting substitute...

Can I adopt my friends baby without a lawyer?

As indicated by the prior attorney's answer, adoptions are very complex and odds are, you will not understand procedural law or be familiar with...

If the father is not working has no income what can happen?

You better file an action for reduction as soon as possible as the support amount will continue to accrue at its current rate. If you do not pay...

I strongly urge you to file an action for paternity and custody as soon as possible. Typically, you will also ask for a temporary hearing at the...

It should....if you have other children though, it will not; you would have to file for a modification based on a child emancipating but be sure...

Name Changing for my daughter

An action will need to be filed to terminate the rights of the one on the birth certificate and to make a legal finding of paternity as to the one...

How do i know if I'm married?

Even if the actual marriage certificate was not properly signed/filed, South Carolina recognizes common law marriage and it would be my assumption...