While there are a number of bureaucratic tasks and loose ends that must be addressed in the instance of divorce, many people do not realize that making adjustments to your named beneficiaries is one of the most important ones. This is because most couples have listed their spouse as their beneficiary for major accounts such…

Divorces affect a lot of people, from the people getting divorced to the children to the community. When older adults get divorced, the effects are often different, and there can be much wider considerations than what may be apparent at first blush. At the Elliott Frazier Law Firm, we help people resolve complex family court…

If you’re a South Carolinian, getting divorced can be tougher than in some states – South Carolina is one of the states that make it hard for residents to dissolve their marriages. In 2017, the divorce rate in the state was 2.6 compared to the nationwide rate of 3.2. These stats corroborate this claim. A…

A guardian ad litem (GAL) gets paid from the ward’s estate in most cases. How does this work? Well, if you are involved in a guardianship or conservatorship proceeding in South Carolina, chances are you will at some point meet a GAL. This court-appointed individual is an attorney, but he or she does not always…

Do you live in the state of South Carolina? Was your spouse unfaithful to you? A cheating spouse is one of the most tragic and stressful things to deal with in your life. If you’re seeking a divorce, you must understand the details of your case. Adultery, also known as cheating, is grounds for a…

In many families, there are multiple individuals who wish to protect an aging or cognitively-impaired individual in need of a guardianship. Maybe an older person has several children, all of whom wish to protect their interests. Maybe a spouse wants to serve as guardian most of the time but needs another person to step in…

For those who are caring for a senior or acting as a court-appointed guardian for a disabled adult, there can be a lot to learn. There are financial rules, court rules, and laws to understand. Often, getting legal authority to protect aging loved one can be far more complicated than anticipated. In most cases, you…

Throughout the country, a debate continues to rage about whether to allow granny cams in nursing homes. Now, five states are allowing nursing home residents and their families to deploy so-called “granny cams” in resident rooms to help prevent and deter abuse. Here’s what you should know about these types of cameras. Why Granny Cams?…

Perhaps one of the most misunderstood parts of some contested guardianship cases is the physician’s report. In order to become an adult’s legal guardian, you must generally prove that guardianship is actually necessary. To do this, a South Carolina petitioner must provide evidence to the court that the adult is indeed mentally or physically unfit…

We all know teenagers have a tough time making good choices, but one of the toughest things a teenager can endure is a divorce between parents. This is because, for all their tough talk and posturing, teenagers are highly insecure. Insecurity is perhaps the paramount characteristic of the teen years. So, if you and your…