Glossary Terms Archive

Criminal Domestic Violence (“CDV”)

Physical harm or injury, or threat of physical harm or injury, inflicted by one household member on another; household members are only spouses, former spouses, a couple with a child in common, or a cohabiting opposite-sex couple; perpetrating such acts or

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Cross-examination

The opportunity to question an adverse witness at

Oct 13

Custody

In South Carolina Family Court, this usually refers to which parent has the right to exercise authority over a minor child and is responsible for caring for that

Oct 13

Custody evaluator

A third party expert, usually in the mental health field, charged with objectively assessing a child’s best interests; in South Carolina Family Courts, this person may be distinguished from the Guardian ad

Oct 13

De facto custodian

By South Carolina statute, this is a person who has been the primary caregiver and financial supporter of a child who has resided with the person for a specified period of time; such persons may be entitled to seek visitation or custody of the child, and

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