She has made false accusations of sexual assault. And I know for a fact ain't true because I'm always with them.. and now we have DSS on us and my kids are having to live with my mom.. she admitted to my mom and the case worker that she lied about everything. But the case worker says that... View More 
The case worker also lied and gotten the kids took
We are both RNs. I met him when he was a tech (I worked as a nurse and had an infant son). I helped put him through nursing school, let him adopt my son as his own, all while truly having no clue who he really was.
We split in 8/2022 due to his increasingly abusive behavior towards me... View More
We are both RNs. I met him when he was a tech (I worked as a nurse and had an infant son). I helped put him through nursing school, let him adopt my son as his own, all while truly having no clue who he really was. We split in 8/2022 due to his increasingly abusive behavior towards me following him... View More
I like to do marriage ceremony on 14 July and the same day shows on my marriage license so what step I have to do?
I hit a stop sign on the way to the DSS and couldn't hold my head up and everyone in the room just kept saying just sign the papers.. I've got it in writing from the DSS saying what I just said..can photo you a copy of it
This person openly admitted to video tapping when it comes to dropping off our child. Can they do this without my knowledge. I know a person can voice record without you knowing.
It cost me $17.00 for a copy, $14.00 to do it online, and $25.00 to have it notarized! MY MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE THAT I had to wait 40 PLUS DAYS FOR! I NEED A COPY OF MY MARRIAGE LICENSE FOR THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION AS MY HUSBAND PASSED IN SEPT/2023 - LONG STORY SHORT - YESTERDAY I GOT MAIL... View More
It's joint custody, grandparents primary, mother secondary. Want to have father to have visits every other weekend.
He is 11 almost 12, I am 22 almost 23. We can only afford a two bedroom apartment. I will hopefully be living with my sister and nephew. Unless this is against the law. I cannot find a definite answer online, hopefully you can help! Thanks!
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
In general, there are no laws that prohibit an adult from sharing a room with a minor relative, such as an aunt sharing a room with her nephew. Family members often share living spaces due to financial constraints or personal preferences.
However, there are a few considerations to keep in... View More
A 2 bedroom. We have separate beds of course
I am the mother of 2 children. Their father died in May 2023. I purchased a house to renovate but it was not manageable and returned back to our previous county. It took me a call between one county to another, back and forth to establish enrollment in the McKinney Vento Act. Within 3 days of... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about your difficult situation. Losing your husband, dealing with housing challenges, and now facing a custody battle based on false accusations must be incredibly stressful and painful.
Here are some steps I would recommend taking to fight for custody of your... View More
My kids mother admits to case workers and guardian ad litem to filing false police report which caused dss to investigate ,but when court date was set for her to address court the judge said that he was not comfortable allowing her to perjure herself and that he would not allow it.If it were not... View More
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answered on Mar 18, 2024
In legal proceedings, a judge's role includes ensuring that the court operates within the bounds of the law and maintaining the integrity of the judicial process. If a judge believes that allowing a certain action, such as admitting to filing a false police report, could lead to an individual... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2024
One attorney can represent a client in two different states as long as the lawyer is licensed or admitted to the Bar in both states.
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answered on Feb 8, 2024
In South Carolina, if your divorce is not finalized by the time of your child's birth, your husband is presumed to be the legal father of the child due to the marriage. This presumption can complicate putting your boyfriend's name on the birth certificate at the time of birth. However,... View More
what are all the cause and effect factors
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In South Carolina, modifying or eliminating court-ordered child support typically involves demonstrating a significant change in circumstances since the original order was issued. However, completely eliminating child support without any legal or administrative process is highly unlikely, given... View More
SCDSS filed a custody removal suit against my husband based on an affidavit in which the case worker blatantly lied. Through a recorded phone conversation and phone records, I was able to prove that she lied, and they settled the case out of court. There were no repercussions for the DSS employees,... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
Finding an attorney willing to sue a government agency like the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) can be challenging, but it's not impossible. To pursue a case against SCDSS, you should look for experienced attorneys who specialize in civil rights and administrative law.... View More
I was charged with custodial interference after refusing to return my child to her mother due to the mother not properly caring for my child. There was no court ordered custody and I signed the birth certificate, so I was under the impression that I had the right to keep my child in my care while... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2024
In South Carolina, signing a birth certificate provides merely rebuttable evidence that the signer is the biological father of a child born out of wedlock. The putative father's paternity must be established in a family court hearing, before he is legally recognized as the father and before he... View More
Does my ex have a claim to personal property after signed close sent agreement and finalized divorce?
Section of the consent agreement in question:
20. Other Property. Father shall pay directly to Mother, One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and Fifty... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2024
For a comprehensive answer to your question, a review of the entire agreement would be required. The clause presented alone suggests that personal property is still subject to being divided. It would also be important to know the time that has elapsed since the divorce, and whether previous... View More
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