Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina
paternity
my husband left me and is saying he isn't the father of my son. he signed the birth certificate and my son is 10 months old. what are the laws of signing over rights? and what can i leagally do in a divorce and with him signing over rights? can i stop him from doing this? i dont want a divorce and i dont want him to sign his rights over.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: paternity
A parent cannot voluntarily relinquish his/her rights to a child without the Court's approval, and the Court will typically not approve it unless it's part of an adoption. If your husband wants a divorce, then he will eventually be able to get one whether you agree or not.
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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