Can my boyfriend still live whit me when he got a CDV for hitting on me?

There is probably a "no contact provision" as part of his CDV sentence. If so, he has no right to be with you. If it is your home, you should...

What is considered indirect messages ?

The definition of what would be an indirect message would be a judge to determine. If the husband is directing the brother to write the notes, that...

DSS can often have frequent turnover rates for caseworkers. It does not mean that your case is closed. It just means that another caseworker will...

How old does a child have to be to decide which parent she wants to be with in the state of South Carolina if she doesn't want ?

There is no magic age for a child to decide where he or she wants to live. A judge can consider a child's reasonable preferences, but that child's...

What do I need to do to file for abandonment?

Abandonment is not the right term for your situation. You may be able to file to terminate the father's parental rights if he has willfully failed...

What happens if I the defendant doesn't answer the complaint of a separation/divorce?

The summons requires you to respond to the complaint within 30 days. If you do not respond, then an affidavit of default would probably be filed....

Should I get a lawyer for child support ?

If you have never been to court and child support has never been ordered, then you should definitely retain an attorney to seek child support.

W do I need for abandonment? Both parents are either in county jail or prison. Neither has seen my grandson in at least 8 months

If you already have a court order granting you custody, then you should probably speak with an attorney in your area about filing to terminate the...

How do I go about terminating the rights of my sons father?

You would need to retain an attorney and file a case to terminate the father's parental rights. However, even if you meet one or more of the...

Should I let let a alternative response agent with cps into my home or make cps get a search warrant?

Search warrants only apply in criminal situations, not civil actions.