Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: September 15, 2026 A common question after a domestic violence arrest is whether the alleged victim can simply tell the court that they no longer want to press charges. In South Carolina,...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: September 15, 2026 An unpaid invoice can create more than an accounting problem. When a customer, vendor, contractor, or another business refuses to pay what it owes, the missing revenue...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: September 15, 2026 Getting served with a summons and complaint can be intimidating, especially if you have never been involved in a lawsuit. The papers may contain allegations you strongly...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 2, 2026 An arrest can be confusing and stressful, especially if you have never dealt with the criminal court system. You may not know when you will be released, when you must...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 2, 2026 If you believe someone caused you an injury, damaged your property, broke a contract, or otherwise violated your rights, you may be considering a civil lawsuit. Before you...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 2, 2026 Being handed a summons and complaint can be unsettling. You may be worried about your finances, your business, your insurance coverage, or what the allegations could mean for...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 2, 2026 When someone dies without a will in South Carolina, their family is often left with two heavy burdens at once: grief and paperwork. The legal term for dying without a valid...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 2, 2026 When someone breaks a contract, it can leave you with unpaid invoices, unfinished work, lost business, or a deal that no longer makes sense. The good news is that South...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 2, 2026 When a disagreement turns into a serious civil dispute, one of the first questions people ask is, “Do we have to go to court?” The answer is often: not necessarily. In South...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 14, 2026 Thinking about filing a civil lawsuit in South Carolina can feel like choosing between “stand up for yourself” and “why did I just sign up for years of stress?” The truth is:...