South Carolina law requires that a Guardian ad Litem to be appointed in cases where the issues of child custody or child visitation are contested issues. The Guardian ad Litem is typically an attorney (though it doesn’t have to be) who represents the children in the matter and performs an investigation into both parties and…
Category Archives: Children’s Issues
My Spouse Won’t Let Me See My Children
Many times after parties separate, one of the parties withholds the children from the other spouse. Sometimes for good reason. But, if you are the parent not getting to spend time with your children this can be extremely frustrating. But what can you do? There is No Court Order in Place If you and your…
Your Favorite Posts of July 2010
In case you missed them when they were posted earlier, here are the top ten most-viewed posts for July 2010. Is your Facebook page going to be used against you in your divorce? What happens if DSS takes your children? How long does an uncontested divorce take in South Carolina? Do I have to be…
Who’s Responsible for the Child?
When a couple is married and they have a child it is pretty easy to determine who is going to be responsible for the child financially should the marriage end in divorce. There is no question who the mother of the child is, and in the situation above, there is no question who the father…
What Happens If DSS Takes Your Children?
DSS may come into your life for multiple reasons. Sometimes it is for a good reason and sometimes it is completely frivolous. When it comes to having your children removed from by DSS it can be a very distressing situation. Regardless of the reason for the removal of your children the Family Court must hold…