SC Child Custody Laws

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The best environment for a child is to have the financial and emotional support of both parents. The child will have a much better chance in today's world if both parents are involved with the raising of the child. Children need much more than just financial support.

 

 

SCDefinitions

Definitions

SC Definition of "Child" - means a person under the age of eighteen.

 

SC Definition of "Guardian" means a person who legally has the care and management of a child.

 

SC Definition of "Parent" means biological parent, adoptive parents, step-parent, or person with legal custody.

 

SC Definition of "Residential group care home" means a staffed residence with a population fewer than twenty children who are in care apart from their parents, relatives, or guardians on a full-time basis.

 

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Child Custody Attorneys and Counselors At Law

Myrtle Beach - Conway - Surfside Beach - Grand Strand - SC

For child custody emergencies emergencies, we have attorneys on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week in Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Conway and Charleston, SC. Call us at 843-488-5000.

Child Custody

 

A decision about child custody arises when a Husband and Wife separate or divorce according to South Carolina law. There are two basic types of legal custody, sole custody and joint custody.  It is the judge that considers the “best interests” of the child when making a custody determination. Some of the factors a court may consider in determining the “best interests” of the child include:

  • Each parent’s conduct (immoral or illegal)

  • The relative fitness of each parent

  • Parenting skills of each parent

  • Who has been the primary caretaker of the child

  • The time a parent can allocate to spend with the child

  • Resources of each parent

  • Child Support Issues

Child custody is almost always the most emotional and sensitive issue concerning divorce. The welfare of the children is usually the prevailing concern for both parents.


Mediation
We encourage clients to try to avoid a full-fledged court battle over custody issues. We can guide our clients through mediation or when necessary represent them in court to achieve their goals.


At the Coastal Law Firm, we are honest and direct with our clients to ensure they fully understand their parental rights and the South Carolina child custody laws. Clients must have a good understanding of their options which will enable them to make better strategic decisions concerning their child custody situation.

 

Our law firm has four offices in the Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Conway and Surfside Beach, SC area representing divorce clients throughout the central and eastern portions of South Carolina. We offer dedication, experience and  proven strategies in all child custody matters, such as;

  •  Temporary custody

  •  Sole custody

  •  Joint custody

  •  Visitation rights

  •  Modification of existing custody and visitation orders (see our Family Law web page)

 

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