Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina
We are having an issue with DSS and we are just wondering if it is legal for the caseworker to take the child away without a officer or a judge order? If it not written down on the paper that they give you but it is said verbuly do we have to go by what they say in person but it's not on paper?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Typically in order to remove a child without consent, DSS is required to have either law enforcement or a court order. Many caseworkers though have little regard for what they are "supposed" to do and they often just say what they think is necessary to obtain the outcome they are seeking. Getting an attorney experienced in these types of cases will level the playing field or even tilt it in your favor when dealing with DSS.
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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