Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina
I have lived apart from my husband for three years. We have both agreed to a uncontested divorce. I allowed my sister who lives in Georgia to take care of our three children throughout the last two years. My husband and I signed papers to allow my sister to put the children on her insurance so that she could have them treated. Now I am not able to get in contact with my sister at all. I spoke with a lawyer that told me I need documentation from my sister before I can proceed with a divorce. He told me that if I go before a judge that I will most likely be court ordered child support. What am I to do when I am not able to get any documentation from my sister.
1 Answer from Attorneys
The issues pertaining to the children (custody, support, and visitation) will need to be addressed in your divorce case. If a third party is going to have custody, then that person will also need to be made a party to the divorce action. If everyone agrees how these issues are to be handled, then it will not be overly complicated, but if not, it will get very complicated very quickly.
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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