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answered on Jan 18, 2018
When a report is made to DSS they conduct an investigation to determine if there is evidence of abuse or neglect. If they find no such evidence after investigation, they will issue an "Unfounded" report and close the case. If they find there is evidence of abuse or neglect they will open... View More 
My children went to NM to stay with their dad for awhile. No court papers were filed. I want my children to come home because he has been withholding information regarding my kids. Schools health and everything that has to do with the kids. He won’t let the kids tell me anything. I don’t even... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2017
How did you let the kids go without not knowing where they would be staying? Sorry to say but that was careless unless he has moved or given you wrong address. Please consult with a lawyer and a Private Investigator to locate your children and file a petition for custody. This will not be easy or... View More
My husband and I separated a year ago and I recently had a baby. I can't put the father's name on the birth certificate bc I'm still married. When I file the divorce papers, do I need to put my second child down as well? And request sole custody for him since he isnt biologically... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2017
In SC a child born during a marriage presumes the father is your husband. For this reason this child does need to be included so the Divorce Decree will address the paternity snd name the natural father. Snydebts accumulated during the marriage are presumed to be marital debts so they need to be... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2017
Answering this question as it applies to you requires a lot more information. For example, among other factors, it would matter whether or not you and your wife were ever married, whether there is a paternity test or affirmation of paternity, and whether there is a formal order of custody of your... View More
My wife and I have 2 children from her previous relationship. The father and her never married, under SC code 63-17-20 states that custody is solely the natural mothers. We have tried to work with the father to work out visitation with a court case in SC where she currently resided with children.... View More
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answered on Apr 21, 2017
She can move. It's unlikely the court will make her move back. In fact, the court can't tell anyone to move. The court just awards custody to either party. However, she should inform him of the move, give an address of where she will be living and offer to make arrangements for him to... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2017
The answer is yes, but a court would need to order this to happen. A factor that can weigh greatly in the grandparents' favor is if they have been acting as their grandchild's parents prior to seeking custody.
I would highly recommend you see a family law lawyer to discuss how to... View More
In the case where the biological mother is a drug abuser and the biological father has criminal domestic violence charges can a 15 1/2 year old female become emancipated? She can show where she will be financiallly cared for by another family willing to have her live with them.
answered on Jan 13, 2017
Assuming that you are the 15 1/2 year old female, I would recommend going to a lawyer immediately. I would expect that you could find a lawyer who might help pro bono. Check out http://www.theparentingplacepca.org, which is an organization in the city you listed (Easley, SC). You might also... View More
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