Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina
step parent discipline
is it illegal for a step father to spank his step daughter for misbehaving when he is the the adult in charge and has been the father figure since birth
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: step parent discipline
Spanking is not illegal in SC, but excessive spanking or child abuse is. Where the dividing line is between the two will depend on the specific facts of each particular case.
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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