South Carolina Legal Services

Jan 9, 2026

My name is Aliciana Ehlert, and I am writing to request your guidance regarding a complex and deeply concerning legal matter involving my divorce and past custody proceedings. The situation involves significant legal malpractice, jurisdictional errors, and misrepresentations that have directly harmed my children and me. My divorce was finalized in Bryan County, Georgia, in June 2024. Only after my ex-husband filed for full custody of our children did I discover that the divorce decree had erroneously granted him custody of my youngest daughter—who is not biologically his and whose father has been consistently present and is listed on her birth certificate. This misrepresentation was never disclosed or addressed during the original proceedings. I didn’t have my own lawyer, so we used my husband’s lawyer, who was a friend from the Fire Department where my ex-husband worked as a DOD Firefighter. I let him have everything because he promised to co-parent and help me financially with the kids. Little did I know, he was playing me. We sold our home, and out of $80,000, I received $34,000, but my ex-husband took $6,000 from that, leaving me with $28,000. He got everything in the house and all the money in the accounts. I just wanted to be kind and do what I thought was best for my kids.I asked him to make the SUV payments for a year so I could get back on my feet. He knew I was a homemaker and that it would take time. After he remarried, he went for full custody and tried to make me homeless just to win. After this discovery, I retained legal counsel, as did my daughter’s biological father. We worked together to correct the record and participated in a hearing on July 17th regarding a motion to transfer venue. Despite the fact that neither I nor the children are residents of Georgia—and that my ex-husband resides in Wisconsin—the motion was denied. I live in South Carolina with the children, and the case should have been handled under South Carolina jurisdiction from the outset. I now need to refile in South Carolina, as Georgia did not have proper jurisdiction over the matter (I think). During the course of representation, my attorney informed me that my ex-husband would agree to relinquish custody if I paid him $14,000 in back child support. I questioned the legitimacy of this demand, given the false claim that my daughter had no father. Nevertheless, I agreed to pursue full custody, with her biological father regaining his custodial rights. The hearing transcripts reflect this agreement. However, I recently received documentation stating that my ex-husband has joint custody and has been designated an “equitable caregiver” of my youngest daughter. This outcome contradicts the facts, the law, and the court’s verbal findings. To date, I have spent over $30,000 in legal fees, and my grievance regarding attorney misconduct was denied without explanation. As a single mother of four, this situation has left me financially strained and emotionally exhausted. I am seeking legal review and advocacy to correct these injustices, address the jurisdictional errors, and protect my children’s rights. I am not receiving any child support. I can pay if the case is won. If you are unable to assist directly, I would be grateful for any referrals or recommendations. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Jan 9, 2026

My name is Aliciana Ehlert, and I am writing to request your guidance regarding a complex and deeply concerning legal matter involving my divorce and past custody proceedings. I believe the situation involves significant legal malpractice, jurisdictional errors, and misrepresentations that have directly harmed my children and me. My divorce was finalized in Bryan County, Georgia, in June 2024. Only after my ex-husband filed for full custody of our children did I discover that the divorce decree had erroneously granted him custody of my youngest daughter—who is not biologically his and whose father has been consistently present and is listed on her birth certificate. This misrepresentation was never disclosed or addressed during the original proceedings. After this discovery, I retained legal counsel, as did my daughter’s biological father. We worked together to correct the record and participated in a hearing on July 17th regarding a motion to transfer venue. Despite the fact that neither I nor the children are residents of Georgia—and that my ex-husband resides in Wisconsin—the motion was denied. I live in South Carolina with the children, and the case should have been handled under South Carolina jurisdiction from the outset. I now need to refile in South Carolina, as Georgia did not have proper jurisdiction over the matter. During the course of representation, my attorney informed me that my ex-husband would agree to relinquish custody if I paid him $14,000 in back child support. I questioned the legitimacy of this demand, given the false claim that my daughter had no father. Nevertheless, I agreed to pursue full custody, with her biological father regaining his custodial rights. The hearing transcripts reflect this agreement. However, I recently received documentation stating that my ex-husband has joint custody and has been designated an “equitable caregiver” of my youngest daughter. This outcome contradicts the facts, the law, and the court’s verbal findings. To date, I have spent over $30,000 in legal fees, and my grievance regarding attorney misconduct was denied without explanation. As a single mother of four, this situation has left me financially strained and emotionally exhausted. I am seeking legal review and advocacy to correct these injustices, address the jurisdictional errors, and protect my children’s rights. I am not receiving any child support. I can pay if the case is won. If you are unable to assist directly, I would be grateful for any referrals or recommendations. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Jan 9, 2026

My name is Aliciana Ehlert, and I am writing to request your guidance regarding a complex and deeply concerning legal matter involving my divorce and past custody proceedings. I believe the situation involves significant legal malpractice, jurisdictional errors, and misrepresentations that have directly harmed my children and me. My divorce was finalized in Bryan County, Georgia, in June 2024. Only after my ex-husband filed for full custody of our children did I discover that the divorce decree had erroneously granted him custody of my youngest daughter—who is not biologically his and whose father has been consistently present and is listed on her birth certificate. This misrepresentation was never disclosed or addressed during the original proceedings. After this discovery, I retained legal counsel, as did my daughter’s biological father. We worked together to correct the record and participated in a hearing on July 17th regarding a motion to transfer venue. Despite the fact that neither I nor the children are residents of Georgia—and that my ex-husband resides in Wisconsin—the motion was denied. I live in South Carolina with the children, and the case should have been handled under South Carolina jurisdiction from the outset. I now need to refile in South Carolina, as Georgia did not have proper jurisdiction over the matter. During the course of representation, my attorney informed me that my ex-husband would agree to relinquish custody if I paid him $14,000 in back child support. I questioned the legitimacy of this demand, given the false claim that my daughter had no father. Nevertheless, I agreed to pursue full custody, with her biological father regaining his custodial rights. The hearing transcripts reflect this agreement. However, I recently received documentation stating that my ex-husband has joint custody and has been designated an “equitable caregiver” of my youngest daughter. This outcome contradicts the facts, the law, and the court’s verbal findings. To date, I have spent over $30,000 in legal fees, and my grievance regarding attorney misconduct was denied without explanation. As a single mother of four, this situation has left me financially strained and emotionally exhausted. I am seeking legal review and advocacy to correct these injustices, address the jurisdictional errors, and protect my children’s rights. I am not receiving any child support. I can pay if the case is won. If you are unable to assist directly, I would be grateful for any referrals or recommendations. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Jun 27, 2022

I'm on disability & I just can't keep up with all of my debts. I wanted to declare bankruptcy & was wandering if you could help. It is very simple. I don't own anything at all.

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