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…

If you pay child support in South Carolina, it’s important to know your rights. There are times when it may be appropriate to seek modification of the support you are paying. Likewise, for those receiving child support, it’s very important to keep track of what you are receiving in order to determine if it’s appropriate…

This may just be one of the top 10 questions elder law and Greenville estate planning attorneys are asked by clients. For many Americans who have aging parents – especially with mental or cognitive decline – it can be a tough thing to watch a once strong and mentally capable parent succumb to illnesses. What…

You may have heard the term “special needs trust,” but you’ve probably also heard or read a lot of misleading or confusing information about these planning tools as well. This is because the Internet is full of information intended for a broad and generalized audience. Here in South Carolina, the rules are different than in…

Today, many Americans maintain joint bank accounts. Some do it for convenience, while others do it as a form of nontraditional estate planning. Historically, joint accounts have been full of challenges and dangers, and this continues to be a problem for many seniors. At the Elliott Frazier Law Firm, we can help families prepare plans…