Paternity & Fathers' Rights South Carolina
Signing a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity (VAP) in South Carolina: Timelines, Costs, and Legal Repercussions
Understanding the VAP Process in South CarolinaWhen an unmarried couple has a child in South Carolina, the father's name does not automatically go on the birth certificate. The mo...
Protecting Your Unborn Child: How and Why to Use the South Carolina Responsible Father Registry
What is the Responsible Father Registry?In South Carolina, a married man is automatically presumed to be the father of a child born to his wife. However, if you are an unmarried m...
How to Disestablish Paternity and Fight Paternity Fraud in South Carolina Family Courts
Introduction to Paternity Fraud in South CarolinaFinding out that you are not the biological father of a child you have been raising-or paying support for-is a deeply painful and...
What to Do if the Mother Refuses a DNA Paternity Test in South Carolina
Dealing with an Uncooperative MotherEstablishing paternity is the essential first step for any father who wants to claim custody, seek visitation, or simply know the truth about h...
Overcoming the Marital Presumption of Paternity in South Carolina When the Biological Father is Not the Husband
Understanding the Marital Presumption in South CarolinaUnder South Carolina law, there is a very strong legal rule known as the marital presumption of paternity. If a woman is mar...
Why Unmarried Fathers Have Zero Legal Rights to Their Child in South Carolina Before Establishing Paternity
The Harsh Reality for Unwed Fathers in South CarolinaMany fathers mistakenly believe that simply being biologically related to a child, or paying for diapers, automatically gives...