Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

How do I get my boys back??

We were never married!!I left him and took our kids.Then 8 months later one day he picks them up at the bus after school without me knowing.I called cops and they didn't do anything!!!Then a few weeks after that he got me for child support.And he didn't let me see them for a year.We never went to court about custody,just CS.What do I do??


Asked on 7/02/09, 9:32 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

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

Re: How do I get my boys back??

Much more information is needed to let you know what your options are. Under SC law, if the parents are not married, then the mother has custody until and unless the Court orders otherwise. Further, in order for there to be a child support obligation ordered, someone has to be granted custody.

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 7/02/09, 3:25 pm


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