What kind of affidavit? If you are talking about a financial affidavit, yes, they are entitled to have it before a hearing. You have to serve that on the other party at least 15 days prior to any hearing. You don't necessarily have to produce any evidence unless it was requested in... View More

That's a BS answer from the police. If this person has no custody rights, and is not the biological father of the children, he is kidnapping them if he took them from you. I have a feeling there is more to this story.

You need to retain a private investigator to find the children if... View More

If you served them with these documents, yes, it would be a good idea.

Yes

Look at the wording of your order. Most parenting plans will require the parties to put their new spouse and family on notice of the order, but it really depends on the facts and who is saying what to determine if the custodial parent is in contempt here. Regardless, if you are the noncustodial... View More

That depends on several factors. Are you modifying a previous custody order? Do you have a previous custody order? Most importantly, you need to find your kids, but the answers to these questions also dictate where you file. You need to know where the opposing party lives as well, as you will... View More

Consult with an attorney to discuss your options. This is really the only step you need to consider at this time.

Yes, it is possible. However, it sounds like you aren't from Georgia, so I'd suggest retaining counsel to take care of this for you. If it is uncontested it is relatively inexpensive and can go quickly. If you do it on your own, there will likely be delays and you'll have to come... View More

Did you obtain legal guardianship prior to the dependency action? If no, and the children with placed with you pursuant to the juvenile court case, then you do not have guardianship, but, rather, placement of the children. I know it sounds like semantics, but there is an important distinction.... View More

Yes, you do. This is likely reflected in your parenting plan. If if is not, it should've been.

Doesn't sound like they are the non-custodial parent if all the children are living there. I'd suggest a modification of custody and a new child support order.

Yes, you can. Those two things do not necessarily go together. You can apply for child support at the local child support office. He is obligated to support the child regardless of whether he has custody rights. He may file for legitimation in order to establish his rights, but the court is not... View More

No, you have to file in the Superior Court in the county where he resides. I'd suggest retaining counsel, as you may not get the result you are looking for going on your own.

Agreed, this sounds like it came from the child support office. If it came from private counsel, I would ignore it or tell them you intend to increase support.

Depends on the facts. Attorney's fees are only permitted in certain circumstances. Who has custody really has very little to do with it.

Look at the lawyer directory on Justia and call around. People are not permitted to solicit business in this forum, so you aren't going to get any responses if that is what you are looking for. You need to do the legwork on your own to find someone who is licensed to practice in South Carolina.

Talk to the clerk. It just means you cannot afford the filing fee.

That is not a legal conflict of interest.

No, there is no document. Unless dad has legitimized the child, or the child was administratively legitimized at birth before that was abolished, then you don't have a right of action to file for sole custody. It's kind of like the sun rising in the east ... it just is what it is, there... View More

You can't. You had your chance and you didn't cure the dependency in order to protect your children. Terminations are final and irreversible.