You've separated from your spouse, and you know that you may be headed for a divorce.
Paternity Fraud in SC - Should I Pay Child Support If I'm Not the Father?
DNA tests can conclusively tell us whether someone is the father of a child - but, what happens if you don't get a DNA test done before the court says you're the father?
Is it More Difficult for Fathers to Get Custody of Their Children in SC?
Once upon a time, mothers always got custody of the children when parents divorced. This was certainly a cultural artifact, but it also had a solid place in legal theory.
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights in SC?
Although grandparents in South Carolina have very limited legal rights to enforce visitation or custody with their grandchildren, it is possible in many situations.
Child Support in South Carolina
If you are separated from your spouse or divorced and you have minor children, child support may be one of the most important questions on your mind.
Can Grandparents File a Custody Action in SC?
Yes, they can.
Can I Get My Child Support or Alimony Payments Reduced?
The court ordered you to make child support payments after your divorce. You weren't all that happy with the terms, but you've made it work.
What Do I Do If My Ex-Spouse Won't Pay Alimony or Child Support?
You fought hard, you fought fair, and you won. You made your case, and the judge agreed that you deserve alimony. You compromised with your ex-spouse and came up with a custody arrangement for your children.
Do I Need a Separation Agreement in SC?
In many states, a "legal separation" is a kind of limbo, a state somewhere between married and divorced.
Termination of Parental Rights in SC
Family court attorneys refer to the termination of parental rights as the "death penalty" of civil court. No legal action is more stressful or emotional for the parent.
