South Carolina Child Custody Lawyers

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How Does The Court Decide Who Gets The Children?
At the outset, it is important to understand that “custody” is usually divided into two separate categories – legal custody and physical custody. Usually, both parents are … more
What Happens To Custody When One Parent Needs To Relocate?
Should a parent need to relocate, the court will continue to use the “best interests” standard in determining where the child will go. There are federal laws that prohibit a … more
Can Grandparents Have Visitation With Their Grandchildren If Their Son Or Daughter Is Divorced From The Other Parent?
If a custodial parent does not allow grandparents visitation with their grandchildren the grandparents will need a court order. Before allowing a non-parental visitation order the … more

How do I decide if I need a lawyer in a custody case?
Although hiring a good lawyer can be quite expensive, it is money well spent when it comes to child custody cases. A child custody battle usually occurs when parents separate or divorce, or when something happens to cause one parent to believe that the custodial parent is no longer the best parent to care for the children. Whatever the situation may be, it is important to take a … more
The Legal Aspects of Getting Separated
Many people view legal separation as a step toward a divorce and, while it may be that, it is also an important legal process in its own right. Therefore, it is important for couples to understand their rights and the legal effects of their separation. Issues that Can be Addressed in a Legal Separation A married couple may decide to separate or live apart at any time without permission of … more

Affidavit for Citation for Contempt of Court (Visitation- for use by Non-Custodial Parent)
This Affidavit for Citation for Contempt of Court should be filed by the Non-Custodial Parent. This Affidavit swears under oath that the Custodial … more
Order of Contempt (Visitation)
This Order of Contempt (Visitation) will be used by the Petitioner to inform the Court of his/her belief that the Respondent has failed to comply … more