Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

I am the father of a 6 month old son. The mother and I were never married but my child has my last name. She recently has taken him away from me. Legally in south carolina, do I have the right to go and get him?


Asked on 1/10/12, 4:17 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Russell W. Hall III The Office of Russell W. Hall III

No. Because you were not married, you will need to petition the court for a paternity test or acknowledge paternity, and you will need to petition the court for custody or visitation. Without a court order, you have no visitaiton or custody rights.

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Answered on 1/10/12, 8:32 am


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