Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

How long does a custiodal parent have to be absent in South Carolina with no contact to be considered child abandonment?


Asked on 5/22/12, 11:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

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

The real question is what you are wanting to accomplish. Child abandonment is a criminal term, so that particular determination would be up to law enforcement. If the child is provided for, then it's often difficult to prove that a crime was committed. On the other hand, leaving a child or spending time away from a child can be a basis to seek a modification of custody, visitation, etc.

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 5/22/12, 2:30 pm


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