Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

My 4 year old niece and 7 year old nephew are in a bad living situation, and their parents are having marital issues. The mom has abandoned them four times, but now she says she's come back to stay. The father has a problem with substance abuse. The children suffer from serious neglect. We want to become guardians of the kids to give the parents time until are in a better state to take care of their children. We are planning on voluntarily asking for guardianship, but is this the best way to do this? I also read we can file a petition. If we do that can we get financial assistance? No one else in the family can care for the kids. If we don't do something soon, DSS will be called and they will be lost to foster care.


Asked on 1/16/14, 4:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ben Stevens The Stevens Firm, P.A. Family Law Center

These are complex issues, and it is important that they be handled correctly. Therefore, it is important that you consult an experienced family law attorney to find out what options are available to you based on the facts of your particular case.

If you need more information, you can visit my family law blog (www.SCFamilyLaw.com/blog) or our website (www.SCFamilyLaw.com). I wish you the best of luck.

Ben Stevens

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Answered on 1/17/14, 7:47 am


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