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This Rule 8(b) is the same as the Federal Rule. It abolishes the "general denial" unless the pleader can controvert every allegation of the complaint, including the jurisdictional allegations. Every allegation must be specifically admitted or denied. Failure to deny constitutes admission.
The court shall grant to a guardian ad litem appointed for a child subject to such proceedings a fee not to exceed Fifty ($50.00) Dollars.
The enforcement powers of the Family Court are known as the ?Contempt Powers,? and are outlined by the South Carolina Code of Laws as follows: (1) up to one year in prison, (2) a fine up to $1,500, and/or (c) up to 300 hours of community service.
(d)(8) Service by Certified Mail. Service is effective upon the date of delivery as shown on the return receipt. Service pursuant to this paragraph shall not be the basis for the entry of a default or a judgment by default unless the record contains a return receipt showing the acceptance by the defendant.
A guardian ad litem is a lawyer or non-lawyer appointed in court proceedings by the court to represent ?the best interests? of the child or children involved in that case.
RULE 7 The following documents and written statements shall be admissible in evidence without requiring that the persons or institution issuing the documents or statements be present in court: (a) A written statement of a child's attendance at school, signed by a school principal or duly authorized school official.
Must be twenty-five years of age or older; Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent; Must complete a minimum of nine hours of continuing education in the areas of custody and visitation and three hours related to substantive law and procedure in family court.
If the Court agrees that you have done a good job of attempting service, also known as ?due diligence,? then the Court will sign an ?Order for Service by Publication.? This Order gives you permission to announce the suit in a specific newspaper. This is known as ?Service by Publication.?