Questions answered by Dale Martin Savage

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What is the best way to get out of a 28 year marriage without my spouse taking everything?

Dale's answer | Answered on February 01, 2013

It depends on the reasons for the divorce, SC is a fault based state so that may come into play as to how things proceed forward. If the divorce...

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Is SC a no fault divorce state?

Dale's answer | Answered on February 01, 2013

No, SC has 4 fault based grounds for divorce 1) adultery, 2) desertion, 3) habitual drunkenness/drug use, & 4) Desertion. A fault based divorce...

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On 1/31/2013, I received an arrest warrant notification that stated I wrote a bad check on 11/25/1994 to a South Carolina Walmar

Dale's answer | Answered on February 01, 2013

The Statute of limitations would apply to the civil side not the criminal. The warrant was most likely taken out many years ago and it has only...

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If I get a record expunged in South Carolina do I still have to reveal it during the hiring process at a police department?

Dale's answer | Answered on February 01, 2013

I think its worth getting them expunged. Expungement does not erase the record completely however. What I mean by that is that there are...

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Do I qualify for pain and suffering since I continue to have anxiety/depression issues related to being rear-ended?

Dale's answer | Answered on January 31, 2013

It's not clear if you entered into any settlement agreement with the insurance company following this accident. If so, then you most likely waived...

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I want to join the military but need to expungement my South Carolina record. How do I proceed.

Dale's answer | Answered on January 31, 2013

Crimes under YOA can be 5 yrs. before they can be expunged. Have you talked to the recruiter and discussed if they will take you despite your...

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I have just been charged with 1st DUS and Habitual Traffic Offender. What jail time am I facing?

Dale's answer | Answered on January 31, 2013

The jail time is going to be based on what you plead too, not what you are charged with. Since you are going to get a public defender they will be...

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Post Conviction Relief Hearing

Dale's answer | Answered on January 31, 2013

Unless they have changed the policies in prison giving you access to websites like this I'm skeptical that this is coming from someone incarcerated...

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Is it a good idea to use the same lawyer if one spouse has cheeted when getting a divorce?

Dale's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

It is unethical for an attorney to represent both parties in a divorce. If filing for divorce on grounds of adultery then the time frame for...

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I wanted to know if a ci was ci was not searched prior to making a controlled buy, is the search warrant obtained valid?

Dale's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

There are many factors dealing with the legality of search warrants. It sounds like you already have an attorney by the fact that someone has file...

Dale Martin Savage's Answers (1095)

What is the best way to get out of a 28 year marriage without my spouse taking everything?

Is SC a no fault divorce state?

On 1/31/2013, I received an arrest warrant notification that stated I wrote a bad check on 11/25/1994 to a South Carolina Walmar

If I get a record expunged in South Carolina do I still have to reveal it during the hiring process at a police department?

Do I qualify for pain and suffering since I continue to have anxiety/depression issues related to being rear-ended?

I want to join the military but need to expungement my South Carolina record. How do I proceed.

I have just been charged with 1st DUS and Habitual Traffic Offender. What jail time am I facing?

Post Conviction Relief Hearing

Is it a good idea to use the same lawyer if one spouse has cheeted when getting a divorce?

I wanted to know if a ci was ci was not searched prior to making a controlled buy, is the search warrant obtained valid?