Lighty v. South Carolina Department of Social Services

Moore, Acting Associate Justice:

Respondent, South Carolina Department of Social Services, instituted this action against appellant, Gussie L. Lighty, for past child support furnished to Lighty’s alleged child while in the care of her great aunt. Appellant’s demurrer to the Petition on the ground the family court lacked subject matter jurisdiction was overruled by the family court judge. We reverse.

Respondent’s Petition alleges the appellant is the natural mother of the minor child, Latrina Lighty, who was born on February 23, 1974. It also asserts the appellant failed to support her child and…