- Jurisdiction
- South Carolina
Can the father of my child take our baby because of who I date? I am 2 months pregnant, and split from the father. He says I am fit to keep the child if I do not go back to my ex? I've never had more than a speeding ticket and am 33. However, my ex is in prison for 8 months on violation of probation for a DUI. His previous charges are poss. of meth (last year), petty larceny, and the DUI. If father takes me to court, can they take my child because of his past history? I just want to know what to expect. I also have a 13 year old that my ex has been around for 5 years, never putting him in any harms way. Is it possible for the dad to take the baby, or will I have a chance to simply keep my ex away from the baby? How long before the court would see that my ex poses no threat to the baby for this to be reversed if so? Is this a family court case or DSS? Please leave non-legal advice/judgment out of this, as I'm having a hard enough time. Thanks so much!