Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

visitation rights

what visitation rights do I have as an aunt? The mother will not allow me to see or keep my nieces.


Asked on 5/11/09, 9:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

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

Re: visitation rights

The short answer is "none." The Court will typically not interfere with decisions made by a fit parent. If you can prove that the mother is unfit and that it's in the child's best interest to override the parent's decision, then you may be able to get somewhere.

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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Answered on 5/12/09, 11:59 am


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