Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

At the child support hearing, the father requested a DNA test. Does he have any rights to the child pending the results of the paternity test?


Asked on 2/10/11, 12:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

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

If you had a hearing, the answer to that question will be whatever the Judge ruled at that hearing. In many cases involving very young children, the Court will not grant any visitation until the DNA test results are returned, which typically only takes about two weeks. If the child is older and the father had been visiting, the Court may continue the status quo, depending on the Judge and the specific facts.

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 2/10/11, 6:40 pm


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