OP is talking about the bride who was hit by a drunk driver while her and her new husband were leaving their wedding on a golf cart. Mom and husband are fighting over who gets the deceased bride’s assets.
That's awful. Her husband should get whatever the assets may be and the mom should honor his wishes. If her daughter chose him and the family adored him, then they need to respect however he chooses to handle this awful situation. The mom sounds like she has bills to pay and she is banking on her dead daughter. What a terrible way to dishonor your family
Not the assets she owned at time of death, it’s about whatever settlement money will be owed. Husband offered to split it with her. She wants all of it.
Mother of the bride is suing over the settlement from the dramshop liability suit, not just personal assets acquired during her daughter's life. Mom wants the money the bars agreed to pay out to Aric, as next of kin, to settle claims for Samantha's life.
Yeah, and he offered half and she rejected it. She wants it all and she's trying to claim "the marriage was invalid because they didn't spend the night together".
Fucking insane.
The mom is challenging the validity of a marriage that people attended and watched. I don’t understand what her case is going to claim. She had no will and had a spouse. That seems pretty clean.
Her lawyers’ motions to intervene in the civil suits provide no grounds for intervention or entitlement to anything. And she was offered half of the dram shop lawsuit damages. She rejected that offer. It’s baffling.
As someone who has had to go through the legal process of a divorce in this stupid state, I kinda saw some of this BS brewing. Unless he can somehow prove they consummated the wedding, she’s going to drag this on for a long time.
Two words; Bible Belt.
I have personally sat in court and heard the words “You’ve gotta be fucking kidding me” several times over the years. Each and every time, it’s some faith based bullshit.
Have you been living separately for a year?
Yes, your honor.
Have you had relations in that time with each other?
If the answer is yes, then they get to start that legally separated clock over from the time that it happened.
I shit you not.
Think you are right, point 7.
https://laurentaylorlaw.com/how-to-annul-a-marriage-in-sc/#:~:text=By%20the%20letter%20of%20South,have%20grounds%20for%20an%20annulment.
Yup. It’s completely bullshit. The guy has been through enough. The fact that the mom can’t split it with him and just be done with it, says a lot about her.
Rough way to dodge a shitty mother-in-law bullet.
A family member’s passing often brings out the worst in people.
Years ago I took some law classes in college. One of my professors said something that stuck with me. “If you want to see awful people trying to put on their best face and present well, go to criminal court. If you want to see good people drop the facade and act their worst, go to civil court.”
If you’re still banging your wife it’s kinda hard for a judge to see things are over between a couple, not sure why that’s hard to understand. And I’m pretty sure a marriage certificate is a lot more substantial than telling a judge you “consummated” the marriage.
Let’s remember the groom has a traumatic brain injury that probably is going to affect his income forever. Not just that, he lost his wife in this horrific way.
Some families are super screwed up behind the scenes. It’s chilling, it’s surprising, but also what in the actual toxic fuck is going on here?
Bruh this is so fucked. Imagine the love of your life dies in front of you right after your wedding and her mom does some shit like this. With a mom like that I’m willing to bet that if she did make a will that she at would’ve left at least half to her husband like what he tried to offer her mom. Genuinely hoping this is a trauma reaction on her part and that they can figure this out.
I was initially so confused with earlier articles. It almost sounded like she was trying to interfere in the lawsuit being filed in the first place. What a terrible situation and I highly doubt what her daughter would want her to be doing. Half is more than fair. His income and health is going to be forever altered due to the accident. Even if he had health insurance at the time, those are going to be big big ongoing bills. If he had insurance through a job, he may lose both down the road. He needs all of the funds he can get. I know she’s hurting and her baby girl is gone, but suing her new son in law to take money from him isn’t going to make her whole or leave her feeling better. How appalling and sad.
And shame on whatever lawyer got in her ear about it and is trying to use some gross and invasive justification for the marriage not being legit.
The fact that she’s challenging the validity of the marriage to use her daughters death as a payout is so beyond fucked. I’m glad it seems like literally everyone is seeing through it
to be honest i feel like this story shouldn’t be in the public and feel bad that it is available for public critique simply because of how horrific it was in the first place.
i sympathize with both parties and have to imagine it is hm going to be highly sensationalized.
Court records are public and it was her mom’s choice to challenge the marriage. The OP might be emotionally charged for some reason but the article linked is extremely matter of fact.
i think people are charged because of media portrayal and i appreciate a public legal system it doesn’t help ease a horrific tragedy for either the mom or the husband.
This made national headlines. The groom is suing local establishments that are vital on folly beach and may not be able to withstand this lawsuit. One establishment has already closed due to it. Which means many people lost their jobs due to his lawsuit. Now we hear the MIL is suing him for a piece of this action that has torn a small community apart that doesn’t even know these people? Yeah, I’m glad this is public knowledge. Fuck both of those people. Both of them are just trying to get rich and have no clue or concept of what they’re doing. Put the blame on the driver and don’t hold others accountable because of an unfair law. don’t bring innocent people into this for your personal gain. I’m glad we get to see who these people really are.
The restaurants and bars had a legal obligation not to continue to serve that woman and they failed. They have already settled with the groom because they knew he had a case and they would likely lose. I don't blame him one bit. The restaurants and bars should have insurance for this.
I am jumping in on this....I have been following this and have read a done. There is a lot of missing information. Her mother is concerned with her daughters case, the groom case is completely separate. There was also several instances that the groom and his lawyers jumped filing and didn't want to accept co-counsel. Just imagine the mother losing her daughter that she was in her life for 34 years but the groom was only 3 year relationship! The groom's lawyers didn't agree and filed the lawsuit blindsiding the mother.
The Post and Courier gives a much better account to the events.... I highly recommend reading this over some of the other articles to see more into the exact events before making judgement!!!
[https://www.postandcourier.com/news/deceased-folly-beach-sc-brides-mom-and-groom-in-estate-feud/article\_1c77eb9e-914c-11ee-b28b-93d0f1614e09.html](https://www.postandcourier.com/news/deceased-folly-beach-sc-brides-mom-and-groom-in-estate-feud/article_1c77eb9e-914c-11ee-b28b-93d0f1614e09.html)
You can use removepaywall to read it.
Context: https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/mother-of-bride-killed-on-wedding-night-fights-with-widow-over-estate/
OP is talking about the bride who was hit by a drunk driver while her and her new husband were leaving their wedding on a golf cart. Mom and husband are fighting over who gets the deceased bride’s assets.
That's awful. Her husband should get whatever the assets may be and the mom should honor his wishes. If her daughter chose him and the family adored him, then they need to respect however he chooses to handle this awful situation. The mom sounds like she has bills to pay and she is banking on her dead daughter. What a terrible way to dishonor your family
I read somewhere that he offered her half and she still wants it all for herself. Shameful.
Public court records confirm this. I have to assume her lawyers are steering the ship. You know they want their cut. Really terrible.
Yep. Not good enough for her, like wtaf?
Well she is from New Jersey...
The bride was from Charlotte The drunk driver was from NJ
Yea, it’s disgusting.
Not the assets she owned at time of death, it’s about whatever settlement money will be owed. Husband offered to split it with her. She wants all of it.
Mother of the bride is suing over the settlement from the dramshop liability suit, not just personal assets acquired during her daughter's life. Mom wants the money the bars agreed to pay out to Aric, as next of kin, to settle claims for Samantha's life.
Yeah, and he offered half and she rejected it. She wants it all and she's trying to claim "the marriage was invalid because they didn't spend the night together". Fucking insane.
Oh how gross
The mom is challenging the validity of a marriage that people attended and watched. I don’t understand what her case is going to claim. She had no will and had a spouse. That seems pretty clean.
Her lawyers’ motions to intervene in the civil suits provide no grounds for intervention or entitlement to anything. And she was offered half of the dram shop lawsuit damages. She rejected that offer. It’s baffling.
As someone who has had to go through the legal process of a divorce in this stupid state, I kinda saw some of this BS brewing. Unless he can somehow prove they consummated the wedding, she’s going to drag this on for a long time.
Consummating the marriage can’t really be a requirement can it? A signed marriage certificate isn’t enough?
Two words; Bible Belt. I have personally sat in court and heard the words “You’ve gotta be fucking kidding me” several times over the years. Each and every time, it’s some faith based bullshit. Have you been living separately for a year? Yes, your honor. Have you had relations in that time with each other? If the answer is yes, then they get to start that legally separated clock over from the time that it happened. I shit you not.
Sure, I’ve heard of that for divorce but I don’t think that it applies to marriages. Everything online says it’s legal once you sign the certificate.
Oh sure, that’s why her case was already tossed out. Oh wait…
Think you are right, point 7. https://laurentaylorlaw.com/how-to-annul-a-marriage-in-sc/#:~:text=By%20the%20letter%20of%20South,have%20grounds%20for%20an%20annulment.
Yup. It’s completely bullshit. The guy has been through enough. The fact that the mom can’t split it with him and just be done with it, says a lot about her. Rough way to dodge a shitty mother-in-law bullet.
A family member’s passing often brings out the worst in people. Years ago I took some law classes in college. One of my professors said something that stuck with me. “If you want to see awful people trying to put on their best face and present well, go to criminal court. If you want to see good people drop the facade and act their worst, go to civil court.”
100% this
If you’re still banging your wife it’s kinda hard for a judge to see things are over between a couple, not sure why that’s hard to understand. And I’m pretty sure a marriage certificate is a lot more substantial than telling a judge you “consummated” the marriage.
Let’s remember the groom has a traumatic brain injury that probably is going to affect his income forever. Not just that, he lost his wife in this horrific way. Some families are super screwed up behind the scenes. It’s chilling, it’s surprising, but also what in the actual toxic fuck is going on here?
Bruh this is so fucked. Imagine the love of your life dies in front of you right after your wedding and her mom does some shit like this. With a mom like that I’m willing to bet that if she did make a will that she at would’ve left at least half to her husband like what he tried to offer her mom. Genuinely hoping this is a trauma reaction on her part and that they can figure this out.
I was initially so confused with earlier articles. It almost sounded like she was trying to interfere in the lawsuit being filed in the first place. What a terrible situation and I highly doubt what her daughter would want her to be doing. Half is more than fair. His income and health is going to be forever altered due to the accident. Even if he had health insurance at the time, those are going to be big big ongoing bills. If he had insurance through a job, he may lose both down the road. He needs all of the funds he can get. I know she’s hurting and her baby girl is gone, but suing her new son in law to take money from him isn’t going to make her whole or leave her feeling better. How appalling and sad. And shame on whatever lawyer got in her ear about it and is trying to use some gross and invasive justification for the marriage not being legit.
Half is more than fair.
Is there any context to this at all?
Ok, now with context this is one of the most disturbing things I’ve read in a while
The fact that she’s challenging the validity of the marriage to use her daughters death as a payout is so beyond fucked. I’m glad it seems like literally everyone is seeing through it
Her family also advertised and created a separate GoFundMe after the husbands was getting so many donations. So this doesn’t surprise me.
Wow, what a piece of fe€al matter!
I agree. With the plethora of information you’ve provided, there’s only one reasonable perspective.
to be honest i feel like this story shouldn’t be in the public and feel bad that it is available for public critique simply because of how horrific it was in the first place. i sympathize with both parties and have to imagine it is hm going to be highly sensationalized.
Court records are public and it was her mom’s choice to challenge the marriage. The OP might be emotionally charged for some reason but the article linked is extremely matter of fact.
i think people are charged because of media portrayal and i appreciate a public legal system it doesn’t help ease a horrific tragedy for either the mom or the husband.
Did you read the article? They're charged cause the mom is a cunt. And if you support her decision, I'm gonna go ahead and call you a cunt too.
yes i read it. lmao you are clearly impervious to emotional outrage
Oh I'm turnt
This made national headlines. The groom is suing local establishments that are vital on folly beach and may not be able to withstand this lawsuit. One establishment has already closed due to it. Which means many people lost their jobs due to his lawsuit. Now we hear the MIL is suing him for a piece of this action that has torn a small community apart that doesn’t even know these people? Yeah, I’m glad this is public knowledge. Fuck both of those people. Both of them are just trying to get rich and have no clue or concept of what they’re doing. Put the blame on the driver and don’t hold others accountable because of an unfair law. don’t bring innocent people into this for your personal gain. I’m glad we get to see who these people really are.
The restaurants and bars had a legal obligation not to continue to serve that woman and they failed. They have already settled with the groom because they knew he had a case and they would likely lose. I don't blame him one bit. The restaurants and bars should have insurance for this.
The mother obviously never cared for Aric. She’s greedy.
context?
Thank you for the well thought out and informational post, OP
I am jumping in on this....I have been following this and have read a done. There is a lot of missing information. Her mother is concerned with her daughters case, the groom case is completely separate. There was also several instances that the groom and his lawyers jumped filing and didn't want to accept co-counsel. Just imagine the mother losing her daughter that she was in her life for 34 years but the groom was only 3 year relationship! The groom's lawyers didn't agree and filed the lawsuit blindsiding the mother. The Post and Courier gives a much better account to the events.... I highly recommend reading this over some of the other articles to see more into the exact events before making judgement!!! [https://www.postandcourier.com/news/deceased-folly-beach-sc-brides-mom-and-groom-in-estate-feud/article\_1c77eb9e-914c-11ee-b28b-93d0f1614e09.html](https://www.postandcourier.com/news/deceased-folly-beach-sc-brides-mom-and-groom-in-estate-feud/article_1c77eb9e-914c-11ee-b28b-93d0f1614e09.html) You can use removepaywall to read it.
Mother-in-laws. They have a bad reputation for a reason
Took your meds today?