Deciding to divorce from your spouse can be one of the most difficult decisions in your life. However, once that decision is made, there will be countless other emotional problems to face down. If you have had children together, who gets custody? How often can the other spouse visit them? One of these issues following…

Going through a divorce is incredibly difficult for a variety of reasons. One of the most contentious parts of this process will be the division of assets. South Carolina operates under an equitable division rule, which means that property will be split between the two spouses in a way that is equitable. This division of…

A divorce can be an incredibly difficult process for everybody involved. This is especially true for children. However, life does typically begin to gain some semblance of normalcy after a divorce. Many parents enjoy traveling to other countries with their children, but this can be difficult after a divorce has occurred. Parents in this situation…

It is seldom an easy decision to get a divorce or leave a long term relationship. When there are children involved, the stress is even greater. All parents want what is best for their child even when the family unit is no longer able to stay intact. Big conflicts arise, however, when the parents argue…

Do SC Courts Get To Make Custody Decisions If Parents Are In Differing States? Going through a divorce command credibly difficult, and most people are relieved when the process is finally complete. However, just because the divorce is over does not mean that there will no longer be any complications, particularly when there are minor…

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is no secret that the economy has taken a hit. In South Carolina alone, nearly 500,000 people have filed for unemployment in the last two months. We have seen our state go from one of the best economies it has ever seen to an unsustainable situation. Many people across…

In 2016, it became illegal for government-funded fostering adoption agencies to discriminate against prospective LGBTQ+ parents, along with single parents, divorced parents, or parents not adhering to any specific religion. Across the country, many Christian-operated organizations disagreed, and some filed lawsuits concerning this issue. In South Carolina, adoption agency Miracle Hill had their license downgraded…

When Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act in March, many people were excited because they would be receiving $1,200 to help them cover expenses, they may have incurred due to the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. Parents with dependent children received even better news when this bill passed – they…

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way of life for so many people throughout this country and here in South Carolina. Unfortunately, staying at home orders has had an unintended consequence that many people did not think about at first – an increase in child sexual abuse. Recently, for the first time ever, more than…

There are times when the court may order a higher-earning spouse to provide financial assistance to a spouse of lesser means in the aftermath of a divorce. In cases when permanent alimony is awarded, these payments are supposed to end when either spouse dies, the supported spouse remarries, or when the supported spouse cohabits with…

One of the most contentious aspects of a divorce is child support. While the total amount paid is determined by a formula set forth under state law, raising a child can come with many unexpected expenses. This is especially true when it comes to extracurricular activities. At the Elliott Frazier Law Firm, our Greenville family…