Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina
Written Notice
My custody papers state I must notify my ex-husband of my summer vacation time by May 15 in writing. Normally he and I email one another as communication. Will an email suffice as written notice?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Written Notice
You may send your summer vacation time via e-mail to your husband; electronically save the e-mail and print the e-mail for your record. Though e-mail is becoming an accepted way to communicate by the courts, I would recommend following the e-mail up with a letter sent certified mail. If this issue comes up in a court hearing, you want to have as much evidence as you can to show that you complied with the order.
Re: Written Notice
If the Order simply says "notify", then I believe that email notification will suffice. If you want to be safe though, I'd do it by email and letter just to be safe.
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