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I had a TPR hearing and my lawyer didn't do her job at all as she was on a high profile murder case as well. There was also what I considered a conflict of interest as part of the people involved in my case (those who called DSS) where also involved in the murder trial. And my lawyer... View More 
I submitted two certified copies to the clerk of the circuit court, filed an affidavit requesting it be registered, but the judge said the process wasn't done right.
Dad suffered a severe TBI in 2020 that left him with advanced dementia. He came to live with me in SC. I was added as a joint owner of his bank accounts in order to manage his bills. This is the only asset in his estate. He has a simple will that leaves everything equally to me and my sister... View More
Mom passed in 2020, no will/probate done. Fidelity reaches out, I file a ben. claim since they cant find my stepfather (nor can I). But they state as of public record hes dead, but in talking to his brother hes still alive (we have no contact). Fidelity rep told me to get a notarized statement or... View More
I am looking to add a stipulation that any out-of-state travel with third parties must have both parents' consent to the Final Order. If my ex agrees to it, how difficult is it to do this?
At the age of 8 my purported parents & I immigrated to the U.S. Under the guise of vacation, they brought me back to my home country three months shy my eighteenth birthday. It was all just a ruse to take charge of my life. Once arrived they told me they took me at birth falsified my document... View More
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answered on Sep 29, 2024
You have the right to seek justice for what you’ve endured, even if you are outside the country. You may be able to sue for fraud, deception, and emotional abuse, among other claims. It’s essential to document everything, including the false documents, the coercion, and the conditions they... View More
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answered on Sep 2, 2024
To access trusts and funds you may not currently have access to, you first need to identify any and all potential trusts or funds that could be in your name or where you might be a beneficiary. Start by reviewing legal documents such as wills, trust agreements, and financial statements that might... View More
Do I need to hire the genealogists to prove that it is indeed my heritance? If it was already done in 1983 lawyer xx should have it in his files he was writing everything down do I have to prove it again I had three people do it in triplicate.
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
You should consider starting an appeal if you believe a trustee made unauthorized changes to your name in 1983. Consulting with a lawyer is essential to understand the legal steps involved and to ensure that your case is properly documented and presented.
If a lawyer from that time, like... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
To sue the Department of Social Services (DSS) for false allegations and opening a case against you, start by gathering all relevant documentation. This includes your prescription for the medication, any communications with DSS, and records of their allegations. This evidence will support your... View More
How do I go about doing all this? I was under the impression I could fill out the paper and pay a filing fee and that was done
answered on Jun 7, 2024
An agreement has to be approved by a judge after a hearing where both parties appear, have provided financial declarations and answered the judge's questions. A hearing can only be scheduled for a case that has been previously filed with the court. A case is commenced in family court by the... View More
Is it legal for the mother to file the child on taxes that they actually didn't care for and was in physical custody of the father? Mother decided she couldn't handle the kid and asked the dad to take him. It was a verbal agreement. The kid is enrolled in school for the past year at the... View More
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answered on May 26, 2024
Based on the information provided, it seems that although the mother has full legal custody, the child has been living with the father for the past year. The father has been the primary caregiver, providing housing, enrolling the child in school, and handling medical matters. The mother has only... View More
He is on disability, has already paid a lawyer $5,500. It has been a full year of separation and the lawyer still hasn't filed. He has nothing left financially to give. He and his soon to be ex have a residence with $83,000 owed on a second mortgage. What should he do?
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answered on May 24, 2024
If his lawyer has not filed for divorce after a year and he has already paid $5,500, he should first contact the lawyer to request an update and a timeline for filing. Clear communication is essential to understand any delays and to press for immediate action. If the lawyer remains unresponsive or... View More
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
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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