Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

care of baby and rights

me and my husband have had in our care a little boy since he was 3 weeks old he will soon be nine months he never leaves us the mother may come visit once or twice a month there is no custody papers we take him to all doctors visits we buy everything for him asking for no help do we have any rights


Asked on 5/22/08, 5:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Ben Stevens The Stevens Firm, P.A. Family Law Center

Re: care of baby and rights

You can "obtain" rights to the child via either (a) filing for custody or (b) beginning the adoption process. Of course, there are major differences between

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.StevensFirm.com). I wish you the best of luck.

Ben Stevens

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Answered on 5/23/08, 9:18 pm


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