Interstate Child Custody, Visitation & Support Issues

Kinard & Kinard Law Firm  
Charleston Family Law Attorneys Experienced in Interstate
Custody, Visitation and Support Issues

Over 35 Years of Service to South Carolina Families

In this day and age, people move and relocate for a wide variety of reasons — a new job, family ties, or simply a change of scenery. However, when you move to a new state, the family court orders relating to your children don't necessarily move with you.

If your child now lives in South Carolina but you live in another state and your custody or support decree must be modified, or if you have a South Carolina decree and your child moves to another state, causing changes in custody, visitation, or support, we can help you. In most cases, we can appear in court on your behalf, even at the final hearing.

The Kinard & Kinard Law Firm has been handling interstate custody issues for over 35 years. We are well versed in the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), the legislation that determines which state has jurisdiction when a child lives in a different state than a parent/person claiming custody. If have an interstate custody case in which South Carolina courts may have jurisdiction, contact our offices to schedule a free consultation today.

Susan Trout Kinard routinely represents parents who live out of state and need to modify or enforce family court orders in South Carolina or domesticate orders to their own states. She is intimately familiar with all the complexities of the UCCJEA and routinely engages in multi-state custody litigation.

Which State Has Jurisdiction Over My Family Court Order?

Jurisdiction over child support orders generally follows the paying parent if he or she moves to a new state. Jurisdiction over child custody and visitation orders often follows the child to his or her new state of residence. If you, your child or your child's other parent has moved to another state, we can assess your situation and explain which state has jurisdiction over any orders.

We can assist you with any interstate custody or visitation issues you may be experiencing, including modifications to your custody or visitation order. We are able to handle complex cases, such as situations where a child has been abandoned or abuse or neglect are factors and parental rights should be reconsidered.

In many of these cases, our lawyers can handle the entire issue without your having to travel. Our experience and reputation — based on our trial record and litigation experience handling interstate custody matters — encourages fair settlements.

Interstate custody, visitation and child support battles can be complicated and lengthy. We can explain your options clearly and use our experience to resolve any issues and shepherd through any changes that are needed. Contact our Charleston law offices to set up time to meet with us. Together we can work to find the best solution for you.

Kinard & Kinard of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is an East Cooper law office primarily serving the Charleston-Berkeley-Dorchester Tri-County area. Our family law attorneys also serve the areas of Daniel Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Hanahan, North Charleston, downtown Charleston, West Ashley, Moncks Corner, and Summerville.