Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

Marital

My sister in law is married and has one child by the man she ismarried to. She suspects that there has been innappropriate behavior towards her teenage daughter from a previous relationship. They were married in Florida and now reside in South Carolina. She feels helpless and needs to be able to leave this situation tonight. However she does not know what to do.


Asked on 6/13/09, 8:11 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Katy Bost Law Office of Katy Bost

Re: Marital

If her daughter has been/is being abused - she needs to leave with the kids or he needs to leave. If she fears for her physical safety, there are domestic violence advocates in her area who could assist her. THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD comes first ALWAYS.

She should contact a family law attorney in SC to assist her as well - assuming she is interested in divorce, primary custody, etc.

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Answered on 6/13/09, 9:38 pm
Ben Stevens The Stevens Firm, P.A. Family Law Center

Re: Marital

Your sister-in-law needs to consult an experienced family law attorney to find out what options are available to her based on the facts of her 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 6/15/09, 3:54 pm


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