Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

Child Custody rights

my wife of 18 years left me and our two boys (7 & 10) last year becasue she was unhappy. i found out that she was having an affair with a married man and gave birth to his child in august 2007. how can i get custody of our two boys?


Asked on 3/02/08, 5:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

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

Re: Child Custody rights

You need to consult an attorney a.s.a.p. and bring an action for divorce and custody. Further, because she has conceived and given birth to the boyfriend's child while still married to you, things will be more complicated. The boyfriend will need to be added as a party to your divorce case so that the paternity of that child can be addressed.

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 3/03/08, 11:10 am


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