• posted: Jun. 21, 2020
• Tracy Bomar Howze
• Bankruptcy

Many parents believe that when they die their debts will pass to their children. This is usually a big concern for parents because they do not want their kids responsible Read More

• posted: Jun. 13, 2020
• Tracy Bomar Howze
• Bankruptcy

Yes.  But how much depends on the individual filer.  I have seen some filers score increase slightly and some scores drop dramatically.  The reality is your score has already been Read More

• posted: Jun. 12, 2020
• Selena Maranjian
• Bankruptcy

What Happens to Your Financial Accounts in Bankruptcy? Depending on how you go about declaring bankruptcy, you may or may not be able to keep various assets in your bank accounts, Read More

• posted: May 29, 2020
• Liz Weston

If there’s even a chance of bankruptcy in your future, here’s what you should do now   Published: May 13, 2020 at 5:01 a.m. ET        By     Read More

• posted: May 29, 2020
• Tracy Bomar Howze
• Bankruptcy

Robocalls are prerecorded or autodialed calls made to your landline or cell phone, usually when you have not given permission for the caller to contact you. They maybe people who are Read More

• posted: May 20, 2020
• Andy Fies
• Family Law

A wave of divorce filings is expected to break across the country when COVID-19 confinement ends, according to several divorce attorneys. While access to courts is now limited, "when those restrictions Read More

• posted: May 12, 2020
• Tracy Bomar Howze
• Bankruptcy

The Bankruptcy Process in South Carolina What to Expect No one wakes up overnight and decides to file for bankruptcy.  Most people have spent hours thinking about filing for bankruptcy. It can Read More

• posted: Apr. 27, 2020
• Tracy Bomar Howze
• Bankruptcy

I received a call this morning from a tenant who had their belongings set outside by their landlord because she had not paid the rent. This is an illegal eviction Read More

• posted: Apr. 22, 2020
• Tracy Bomar Howze
• Bankruptcy

What can a creditor do if I don’t pay my bill? Some creditors go too far when it comes to collecting debts. Most recently, I heard of a creditor who made Read More

• posted: Apr. 17, 2020
• Tracy Bomar Howze
• Estate Planning

With the spread of COVID-19, the demand for wills have increased. As of April 16, 2020, S.C. has around 4,206 cases of COVID-19. There have been 111 deaths according to Read More

• posted: Apr. 12, 2020
• Tracy Bomar Howze
• Bankruptcy

It is understandable that you may be overwhelmed by all of the media coverage for COVID-19, however you have to think about plans to cover your debt, especially your auto Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2020
• Tracy Bomar Howze
• Bankruptcy

Should I file Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is not a last resort. It is a way for a debtor to protect certain legal rights. It can temporarily stop foreclosures, wage garnishments, car repossession, Read More

• posted: Apr. 08, 2020
• Tracy Bomar Howze
• Bankruptcy

Considering a mortgage forbearance? Right now, many are wondering how they will make their mortgage payments. One option may be a mortgage forbearance. Depending on your mortgage company you maybe Read More

• posted: Apr. 02, 2020
• Tracy Bomar Howze
• Bankruptcy

In 2019, the National Consumer Law Center published a report about how errors on background checks harm employees and businesses. According to the report, Broken Records, 90% of employees and Read More

• posted: Apr. 01, 2020
• Tracy Bomar Howze
• Bankruptcy

With so many people out of work, it is scary for many as they try to figure out how they will pay their creditors. There are certain creditors that you Read More

• posted: Mar. 23, 2020
• Tracy Bomar Howze
• Bankruptcy,  Family Law,  Estate Planning

While the courts are operating on a limited basis as a result of COVID-19 there are still some things you can do.  The S.C. Bankruptcy court is still operating, however, Read More