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If one parent abandons the child and does not visit the child or contribute financially to the child's upbringing for a period of at least six months, you may have grounds to seek a termination of parental rights.

Visitation every other weekend from Friday evening through Sunday evening, Visitation every other Wednesday (or another convenient day) after school until p.m., Four weeks of visitation during the summer break, and. Alternating holidays throughout the year.

Judges feel that children are best off when they are reminded regularly that they have two parents, both of whom care about them. A judge usually will not deny or restrict a parent's right to reasonable visitation unless he finds that the visitation is bad for a child's physical, mental, moral or emotional health.

To file for visitation, file in the South Carolina county where the mother lives with the child. Deliver the forms below, called the pleadings, to the court. They'll keep the original, completed versions. Bring at least two additional copies of each, and ask the clerk to stamp them (called clocking):

In Charleston child custody cases, parents frequently ask: How old does my child have to be to decide where he will live after we are divorced? Contrary to popular belief, South Carolina does not allow children under the age of 18 to choose where they will live after a divorce.

Get your co-parent involved Depending on the situation, a family meeting may provide an excellent opportunity to address the issue as a group. You may also consider bringing a third-party neutral or mental health professional into the conversation, such as a family therapist or counselor for your child.