Petition for Government Review and Reform

Disabled Veteran Seeking Fair Treatment in South Carolina’s Child Support System

Request for Immediate Investigation and Legislative Action
 
Petition Summary:
This petition seeks urgent review by the Governor of South Carolina, the South Carolina Senate, and/or the South Carolina House of Representatives regarding serious procedural concerns in the child support case involving Quentin Lamont Wiley, a disabled South Carolina veteran.

For nearly a decade, Mr. Wiley has faced substantial hardship due to medical conditions and child support orders that may have been based on procedural irregularities, unverified paternity documentation, unreported income, and administrative oversights. Despite consistent payments for nearly five years, unresolved issues continue to cause significant financial and medical strain.

This petition requests a formal investigation, a review of underlying documentation, and legislative reforms to protect disabled and medically limited parents from systemic failures.

 
Why This Petition Matters
This case raises concerns not only for one veteran but for the integrity of South Carolina’s child support and paternity processes. The issues described below suggest potential systemic vulnerabilities that may affect other families statewide.

 
Background: The Father’s Circumstances
A Disabled Veteran Facing Severe Hardship

Mr. Wiley is a disabled veteran who experienced significant medical limitations between 2014–2023.
His conditions require ongoing treatment and has prevented stable employment during critical periods.
Despite these challenges, he has made consistent child support payments for nearly five years.
His arrears—approximately $25,000—accumulated during periods of medical limitations and may not reflect accurate income or ability-to-pay assessments.
 
Concerns Regarding Paternity Documentation
Unresolved Questions About Paternity
- No DNA test has ever been conducted.
- Mr. Wiley has repeatedly expressed uncertainty regarding paternity.

Lack of Recollection of Signing an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP)
- Mr. Wiley does not recall signing an AOP or receiving required legal explanations.
- Hospitals are required to inform parents that signing an AOP:

• Establishes legal fatherhood
• Waives the right to DNA testing
• Creates enforceable child support obligations
• Has long-term legal consequences
• Mr. Wiley reports that none of these advisements were provided to him.
• Possible Irregularities in Documentation
• There are concerns, not conclusions, that warrant investigation:

Signatures appear inconsistent with Mr. Wiley’s handwriting
- Some initials or marks may not match his writing style.
- Required notices, advisements, or witness certifications may be missing.
- It is unclear whether the AOP was properly executed under South Carolina law.
- These concerns do not assert wrongdoing; they indicate the need for formal verification by appropriate authorities.

 
Concerns Regarding Custodial Parent Income Reporting
*This petition does not accuse the custodial parent of wrongdoing. It raises issues that appear inconsistent or incomplete based on available information and should be reviewed by DSS or state authorities.

Concerns include:

• Possible unreported employment or income changes.
• Potential discrepancies between reported income and known commission-based earnings.
• Questions regarding whether childcare expenses were updated after 2019.
• Periods where the child may have resided with a third party while support orders remained unchanged.
• Potential inconsistencies between household composition and benefit eligibility records.
• These matters require official review to determine whether income reporting and case management were handled correctly.

 
Systemic Issues in DSS Case Management
The petition requests examination of whether DSS fulfilled its statutory duties, including:

• Verifying income changes
• Reviewing childcare expenses after they ended
• Investigating custody changes
• Ensuring paternity documentation was properly executed
• Conducting hardship reviews for medically limited parents
• Enforcing mandatory reporting requirements
• This petition does not allege intentional misconduct by DSS personnel; it raises concerns about possible administrative oversights that may have contributed to the current situation.

 
Requested Government Actions
Formal Investigation into DSS Handling of the Case
Including all actions taken regarding the non-custodial parent, Quentin Lamont Wiley.

Comprehensive Review of Paternity Determination
Including:

• Signature verification
• Hospital records review
• Confirmation of proper AOP execution
• Immediate DNA testing

Review and Adjustment of Arrearage
Considering:

• Documented disability and medical conditions
• Potential unreported income by the custodial parent
• End of childcare expenses
• Periods of third-party custody
• Five years of consistent payments

Protections for Disabled Veterans
Including:

*Mandatory hardship reviews
*Suspension of arrears during verified medical conditions interfering with employment
*Prohibition on imputed income when disability or medical conditions are documented

Legislative Reforms
To prevent similar issues statewide and protect medically vulnerable parents.

 
Why You Should Sign
Disabled veterans deserve fair treatment, accurate assessments, and protection from administrative errors. This petition seeks:

• Accountability
• Transparency
• Proper documentation review
• Protection for disabled parents
• Systemic reform
• Justice for families affected by procedural failures

Your signature supports a call for truth, fairness, and government responsibility.