Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina
ex witholdinghis disability checks for our child
my ex husband has been rec'ing disability checks and witheld the back pay to our child and said she is living with him..i was told i needed to file but didnt know anything about it..and that the checks were suppose to be given to me b/c i am the legal guardian and have full custody can he go to jail for this????? what is his punishment for this legally??please give a detailed answer in laymans terms..thank you....
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: ex witholdinghis disability checks for our child
You should consult a family law attorney to discuss what options are available to you with regard to a possible contempt action.
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