In SC, courts have subject matter jurisdiction based on the type of court and the type of action. For example, a probate court only has subject...

Can I file Chapter 7 on unsecured debt and still protect the house I own jointly with my husband?

Probably so. The complete answer will depend on an examination of your income, expenses, and assets. Based on the information that you have...

I'm filing a chp 7 is home exempt

You will need to consult a bankruptcy lawyer for specific advice about your situation. Generally, however, you may be able to protect up to...

Can wages be garnished via employer or bank in SC

Contact the SC Dept of Consumer Affairs and file an online complaint against this creditor for this practice. It is possible that the garnishment...

What can I do about wages garnished from my paycheck?

Contact the SC Dept of Consumer Affairs which can help you to determine if this garnishment was legal or not. If not, then you can also file an...

Im going thru a divorce, i have alot of unsecured debt i cant afford to pay what can the creditors do?

Attorneys from outside SC wouldn't necessarily know this, but unsecured creditors can't garnish your wages in our state. They can sue you though,...

I need assistance with bankruptcy. I have no income being laid off due to vertigo. I have credit cards and medical bills .

That amount is in the normal range for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in SC, although there are some of us that charge slightly less. Some clients who...

What does comp pending mean?

The best person to ask questions about your bankruptcy is your bankruptcy attorney, whom you paid to represent you in this case. However, it...

If I don't show up in court for a judgment against me from a ex-girlfriend that I owe money, will I get an arrest warrant?

No. I am assuming that you are being sued for a money judgment only in civil court, not criminal court. Of course, if a judge has issued an order...

My husband left me with a medical bill that was $6728.00 from 2011.

Probably not. However, SC does recognize the doctrine of necessaries, which means that a spouse may be liable for necessary expenses incurred by...