.avif)
Greenville Divorce Lawyer
When your marriage ends, it feels like everything is up in the air and you’re not sure where to turn for help. Going through a divorce is an emotional storm, but successfully weathering it requires masterful strategy, financial clarity, and an experienced team that knows exactly how to protect your future.
.avif)
Charting a Clear Path Forward
A divorce changes your family's entire structure, and the decisions you make now will shape your financial and personal life for decades. We understand exactly what is at stake for you and your children.
At Elliott Frazier Family Law, we’ve built a team with diverse skills and deep personal conviction. Behind our sharp legal strategy are people who genuinely care. As divorce lawyers in Greenville, SC, we provide thoughtful, compassionate support to help you navigate this transition and keep the decision-making power in your hands.
Divorce Cases We Handle
No two marriages end the exact same way. Whether you and your spouse are mostly on the same page or completely at odds, we offer thoughtful, down-to-earth guidance for every kind of separation in South Carolina.
.avif)
Uncontested Divorce
If you and your spouse already agree on the major details, we provide a steady hand in drafting the paperwork, catching any overlooked details, and finalizing your agreement without unnecessary delays.
.avif)
Contested Divorce
When finding common ground feels impossible, we help you map out a clear strategy to protect your future. If negotiations break down, we confidently represent your interests in family court.
.avif)
High-Asset Divorce
Untangling complex financial portfolios, business valuations, and real estate requires a sharp eye. We leverage our managing attorney's MBA to ensure your financial reality is accurately assessed and protected.
.avif)
Adultery & Fault-Based Divorce
South Carolina allows for fault-based filings under certain conditions. We handle these sensitive situations discreetly, gathering the facts while shielding you from unnecessary public stress.
.avif)
Gray & Senior Divorce
Separating later in life means prioritizing your hard-earned financial security. We focus heavily on protecting your retirement accounts, pensions, and long-term stability.
.avif)
LGBTQ+ Divorce
We are here to offer real, thoughtful guidance as you untangle your shared life. We proudly provide honest, straightforward legal support to help you figure out the next steps and plan for the future.
Typical Issues in Divorce Cases
Untangling a shared life means making big decisions about your children, your home, and your finances. We bring objective clarity and deep empathy to the issues that matter most:
#cta_start
Take Back Control of Your Future
A divorce should not erase years of hard work or jeopardize your financial stability. Let us protect your assets and secure a fair foundation for your future.
#cta_end
South Carolina Divorce Timelines & Grounds
Time frames and requirements in family court depend entirely on the grounds for your divorce. South Carolina recognizes both no-fault and fault-based divorces:
Why Choose Us
-
.svg)
We’re ExperiencedWe bring sharp attention to detail and deep legal experience to the table, ensuring your family's most personal matters are handled the right way. -
.svg)
We CommunicateWe believe in giving you straight answers. Our honest, transparent guidance ensures you always know exactly where things stand and what to expect next. -
.svg)
We ProtectWe look out for what matters most to you. We work strategically to secure your financial stability and safeguard your children's well-being. -
.svg)
We EmpowerWe provide clear, practical strategies tailored to your specific situation, helping you step into your next chapter with confidence. -
.svg)
We CareWe know how heavy this process feels. We treat you and your family with genuine care and dignity as you navigate this transition.
Take Back Control of Your Future
A divorce should not erase years of hard work or jeopardize your financial stability. Let us protect your assets and secure a fair foundation for your future.
What Our Clients Say
Meet Our Team
.avif)
.avif)
.avif)
Serving All of Upstate South Carolina
While our office is based in Greenville, our dedication to helping families find stability and clarity extends well beyond city limits. We frequently work with clients in:
- Greenville County
- Oconee County
- Spartanburg County
- Pickens County
- Anderson County
- Laurens County
- Greenwood County
%20(3).avif)
Find Your Way Forward
Right now, you likely have a dozen questions about your home, your finances, and your children. You don't have to carry that uncertainty alone. Fill out the form below to tell us what is going on. We will set up a time to review your options, address your concerns, and start finding real answers.
FAQs
Some of the biggest mistakes made in family court cases commonly occur before a case is ever filed, or sometimes before attorneys are involved. Our consultation process includes an evaluation of the facts of your particular case, a discussion on prudent strategies and actions, and further discussion on what you should and should not do and expect throughout the process of a divorce.
We start by filing formal paperwork for you with the Greenville County Family Court. Before we can even do that, you have to meet the state's residency rule: you must have lived in South Carolina for at least one year, or just three months if both you and your spouse currently live here. Once the paperwork is filed, it has to be officially delivered (or "served") to your spouse.
As divorce lawyers, we can handle all of this initial filing and delivery, so nothing gets rejected by the clerk or delayed on a technicality.
Firstly, don’t think every divorce costs the same. The cost depends on how much you and your spouse agree on. If it is an uncontested divorce where everything is already settled, your costs stay relatively low.
If you need to fight over business valuations, property, or child custody, the process takes longer, which drives up costs. The best way to find out the cost of your divorce is to contact a divorce lawyer. When we sit down to talk, we will review your specific situation and provide an honest estimate.
Yes and no. South Carolina allows for both. If you want a standard "no-fault" divorce, state law strictly requires you and your spouse to live in separate homes for one full year before the divorce can be finalized. However, you can also file for a "fault-based" divorce if your spouse committed adultery, physical cruelty, or has a habitual substance abuse issue. Proving fault allows you to skip that mandatory one-year waiting period.
If you file for a no-fault divorce, it will take at least one full year because of the state's mandatory one-year separation rule. If you file on fault-based grounds (like adultery or abuse), it can theoretically be finalized in just a few months.
However, the biggest factor is your relationship with your spouse: if the two of you are arguing over property, money, or custody, fighting it out in the family court system can easily stretch the process out for a year or longer, regardless of how you initially filed.
There are no special hoops that an LGBT couple has to jump through to get a divorce, aside from the laws on the books for every divorce in the state. A same-sex couple can get divorced after living separately (with no cohabitation) for a year and file for a no-fault divorce.
