I'm a woman and i'm basically very anxious and struggle with borderline personality disorder, eating disorder, panic disorder. my mental and physical issues make it impossible for me to keep a normal job, i have no family here or friends so i have no place to stay but we both want to get divorced... Read more »
In South Carolina in order to get a divorce you must allege a fault ground or a no fault ground. No Fault is living separate and apart for one year. Fault based grounds are adultery, physical abuse, habitual drunkenness or drug abuse, or abandonment. If none of the Fault based grounds apply to you,... Read more »
She was starting a relationship outside the marriage and after an arguement she left and has been staying at her Dad's house. We tried to work things out between us and it didnt work. Now she tells me she wants nothing do do with me and that she wants to get her kids when she wants and that I have... Read more »
I would recommend contacting a local attorney so that you can get a family court order in place laying out the rights between you. The sooner that you do this they smoother the process will go because until there is a family court order in place she still can come to the house and has full rights... Read more »
If there is an order in place to live separate and apart you certainly have the right to go back to the family court on a rule to show cause. if you do not have an order in place that is going to be the best process for keeping him out of the apartment. Contact a local family court attorney where... Read more »
Marijuana was purchased from a middle schooler by an adult at a middle school. It is my understanding that a 1 year old was in the car during the drug deal on school property. The marijuana was brought to the adult's home and smoked with a middle schooler, and the 1 year old was in the home while... Read more »
There is no statute of limitations in SC on the distribution/purchase of illegal drugs so there is not a set amount of time to report. That being said, unless the drugs are still in existence this is a case that would be very hard to prosecute.
He is on the car loan as primary and I am the cosigner. He has his own car and I drive and make payments on this vehicle. The insurance is also in both of our names. We lived together for 12 years. He keeps trying to repossess the car and hold it over my head to force me to sign mediation paperwork... Read more »
If you are married you need to file a matter in family court to deal with all of the custody and property issues between you. That being said, absent a court order if both of your names are on the title to the car you have equal rights to drive the vehicle.
I filed for divorce in June. The plan was to serve my ex via publication. However, mysteriously out of the blue his "fiance" contacted me, offering to file for the divorce and pay for it. I already filed. She insisted the papers be served to my husband via email instead of publication, "so it would... Read more »
It sounds like you have an attorney so he/she is going to be the best person to advise you on your steps going forward. Your attorney knows all the facts of your case.
No, you both have a right to be in the marital home unless and until the family court grants to the home to one of you in a court hearing.
Hi, I am divorcing my wife after being married 30 days. She is from Kenya and entered the US on a K-1 visa. If she leaves the US, she will not be able to re-enter. My question is, which type of divorce (fault or non-fault) would be best in this scenario, where she will not be able to appear at a... Read more »
It's a question for a family lawyer. I believe a family lawyer can advise you how you can resolve this issue. PLEASE don't try to handle this by yourself , or your fears may be justified.
I have been married a month to my wife who I brought to the U.S on a K1 visa from Kenya. I'm seeking a divorce in SC where we were married, because I've become aware of communication between her and another boyfriend she has back in Kenya. She plans on going back to Kenya once she has U.S.... Read more »
This is a family law rather than an immigration law question. We recommend that you contact an attorney familiar with family law.
Small amount of property, house is in his name, cars are too. I do not want a divorce, how do I protect myself
In South Carolina, there are five grounds for divorce. Four of these are fault based grounds: 1) Deserstion for more than one year; 2) Adultery; 3) Physical Cruelty; 4) Habitual Drunkenness. A fault based divorce will require one spouse to allege & prove the relevant marital fault of the other... Read more »
Even phone calls hes denied, whilst married I stayed at home and homeschooled, this is extremely abusive and immoral in my opinion.
Support and visitation are separate issues. If he is violating a provision of a court order, you can file a rule to show cause to compel compliance with the order.
Would it be considered abandonment If i leave without my children due to not knowing if i have a place to live and can he prevent me from taking them. Not leaving state just moving out of the marital house and filing
Under South Carolina law, if you move out of the marital home and leave your children with your husband you increase the chance that he will be awarded temporary custody of the children if he files for divorce or separate support and maintenance. It's best to plan your move, get a place to live and... Read more »
Before we proceed, there are a few exceptions that would prevent this from being bigamy.
1) When he married you was his absent for 7 years, e.g. at sea, continually absent where he did not know his wife was living within that time;
(2) He or she was married before the age of... Read more »
I sent my kids up there for the summer and she kept one of my kids with out me saying that it was okay I didnt approve that he could stay now I'm trying to fight to get her to give him back the court stated I neneeneneed to fill a paper but not sure what to do or how to go about it . I know its... Read more »
Your question doesn't say if you have a court ordered custody. If you have a court order granting you custody and setting out the mother's visitation rights, you can file a Rule to Show Cause. That form can be obtained from the clerk of court's office in the family court. The Rule to Show Cause... Read more »
I'm in a marriage that is going to well but I have an idea for a patent and plan to file for a provisional patent in the next few days. Should I just get a friend of mine to take ownership until I'm sure I can own the patent safely.
This is an interesting question, that has more to do with family law than patent law. But here are a few points:
Once a patent issues, then the patent is considered a personal property, just like a bank account, a car, or an art collection. Whenever there is a divorce, the property is... Read more »
My husband and his girlfriend has offered to pay their lawyer completely for our divorce. The thing is, is that during our separation I had a daughter with my boyfriend and now there is an issue of a guardian ad litem being appointed to my daughter who doesn’t biologically belong to my husband... Read more »
A child born during a marriage is by law presumed to be the child of the husband's. Therefore your divorce case must include your boyfriend as well as your husband as parties so that your boyfriend's paternity can be legally established and the presumption that your husband is the father can be... Read more »
He threatens to throw me out of our home and sell my vehicle. He is also threatening to remove me from our checking account and all access to funds. We have been married for 2 years. I am also currently unable to work pending carpal tunnel surgery I am needing as I am a hairdresser. What are my... Read more »
You have as much right to be in the marital home as your husband does until the family court rules otherwise, after notice and hearing. Do not leave. Also money earned during a marriage is marital money so you have a right to use some of that money to retain a lawyer.
My husband and I have been seperated for going in 7 years and he hasnt paid anything toward his sons well being.
Child support will be set at the Judge's discretion but my experience is that most Judges will not award
you past child support in this instance if there was no previous order awarding it to you.
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
I want to get the quickest divorce possible before it causes anymore heartache for me and my children from another marriage. I was fooled.
You would have to file a petition for an annulment and serve the spouse. It will be necessary to have a short hearing to prove the grounds and that the marriage has not been consummated.
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