Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

Divorce

my wife had an affair and got pregnant then tricked me into thinking it was mine.we have 3 kids already and I want to know since I put my name as the father am I going to have to pay child support for the kid and can I sue the other guy for my pain and suffering since I lost a high paying job due to the affair and the baby.


Asked on 1/29/09, 7:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

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

Re: Divorce

There is more information that is needed to give you a definitive answer, but there is a very good chance that you can still address the paternity of her lover's child and avoid paying child support for it. However, the sooner you address those issues the better.

South Carolina no longer allows a spouse to sue a lover for breaking up his/her marriage. Your loss of income as related to your wife's affair, etc. will be taken into consideration by the Family Court in your divorce case.

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 1/29/09, 8:30 pm


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