Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

My boyfriend lives in South Carolina and was recently declared the father of a little girl in Florida. The mother is a girl he dated in college and when she got pregnant, she told him it wasn't his and then she moved to california were she gave birth to the child. She contacted my boyfriend during her pregnancy and after the birth, asking for financial aid but at that time there was no proof of paternity. almost a year and a half went by before she contacted him again and a paternity test was ordered. The test proved that he is the father and now he wants to try and be in the child's life as much as possible but he is having a hard time dealing with the fact that he does not have custody. He is also worried that with his low income he will not be able to pay child support. Is it possible for him to obtain joint custody? What will happen if he is not able to pay the child support and will he be required to her hospital expenses from her pregnancy? Is he allowed visitation rights? Is signing over the right a possibility?


Asked on 1/28/10, 7:09 am

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

Any action for custody would need to take place in the state where the child lives. 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) or our website (www.SpartanburgLawyers.com). I wish you the best of luck.

Ben Stevens

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Answered on 2/09/10, 7:16 am


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