Questions answered by William E. Phillips

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Can I move in with my fiancee while he goes through a custody battle?

William's answer | Answered on October 08, 2015

Judges generally do not look too favorably on a person living out of wedlock with another person. If he is in the middle of a custody case, he...

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Child custody battle

William's answer | Answered on October 08, 2015

I would not advise anybody to intentionally fail to appear at any court hearing. You should definitely attend the hearing, even if you are in...

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Is denial of visitation/alienation child abuse?

William's answer | Answered on October 04, 2015

Denial is visitation would not be considered child abuse. However, without additional facts, I doubt a lawyer could respond in any more detail...

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Can child protective services take my kids without due to potential domestic violence.

William's answer | Answered on October 04, 2015

Possibly. If DSS believes a child is in immediate danger, or threat of danger, then it can petition the Family Court for an Ex Parte Order (order...

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I'm marries but separated for 4 years now . My son is 14 will be 15 in February. My son and his mother can't get alone and she

William's answer | Answered on September 27, 2015

You should file a custody action as soon as possible based on a change of circumstances. If you are under an order to pay child support, that...

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I've been merry for four months my wife put me out ,we no longer live together and I want to get a annulment and end it

William's answer | Answered on September 26, 2015

Based on your post, it may be more appropriate for you to file for a divoce based on the ground of adultery.

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In south Carolina if the ncp signs away their parental rights do they still have to pay child support?

William's answer | Answered on September 25, 2015

A parent can sign a form consenting to the termination of their parental rights. However, the other parent would have to file a case with the...

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Ex-wife is co-habituating and engaged to a gay man. Is there any case law supporting modification of custody?

William's answer | Answered on September 25, 2015

I agree with the prior post. However, the controlling issue is what would be in the best interests of your child. You should contact an attorney in...

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Does DSS have custody of the kids if they do not take them to a foster home

William's answer | Answered on September 25, 2015

DSS does not have to place a child into foster care, even if it has custody. Sometimes, a child is placed with a relative. Without additional...

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If my husband left me and 2 days later used another woman's address as his on a job application is that grounds for adultery?

William's answer | Answered on September 25, 2015

I agree with Ms. Seibert. I would add that your husband would probably allege that he is merely friends with this other woman and that he used her...

William E. Phillips's Answers (1116)

Can I move in with my fiancee while he goes through a custody battle?

Child custody battle

Is denial of visitation/alienation child abuse?

Can child protective services take my kids without due to potential domestic violence.

I'm marries but separated for 4 years now . My son is 14 will be 15 in February. My son and his mother can't get alone and she

I've been merry for four months my wife put me out ,we no longer live together and I want to get a annulment and end it

In south Carolina if the ncp signs away their parental rights do they still have to pay child support?

Ex-wife is co-habituating and engaged to a gay man. Is there any case law supporting modification of custody?

Does DSS have custody of the kids if they do not take them to a foster home

If my husband left me and 2 days later used another woman's address as his on a job application is that grounds for adultery?