495 legal [2, *]questions have been posted about collections by real users. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include debtor and creditor, and creditors rights. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.
Recent Legal Answers
If you are close enough, I would suggest that you go to the clerks office of the court where you were sued and have them pull the file and get copies... Read Answer
After a judgment is obtained, the Discover has a right to execute on any property that you own and they can find. However, you have the right to... Read Answer
One is always allowed to represent oneself in court. However, there are many legal aid groups that can help you if you are truly... Read Answer
I was out of the country and didnt attend alone does NOT mean you don't have financial liabilities for the tuition. There may be other factors like... Read Answer
Your question is unclear. Civil Court is in New York City. In NJ, there is Special Civil Part and Superior Court. The answer... Read Answer
Not likely for several reasons including that your credit isn't ruined if its corrected. To be clear, if you allowed the debt to go to a collection... Read Answer
New York judgments stay on the record for 20 years, unless renewed for more. You have two years left where it can be collected against you.
The gas bill is a claim against the estate, but the house is an asset. If there is no mortgage, then you need to get the house in your name so... Read Answer
Depends on what they are doing, as it could violate the FCCPA. If the harrassment is simply telling you you owe money, which you may well owe as... Read Answer
The creditor has not have to accept the lower payments if they don't want to. Go to the judge and ask for lower payments.
Don't pay the bill. When the collection agency calls, get all of the information on the account. Then send them a certified letter pursuant to fair... Read Answer
To many variables here from an in telectual property angle. You will need to retain an IP lawyer and go from there or simply re-record the footage if... Read Answer
Contact the General Sessions Court Clerk in the county where you live.
They obviously did not literally rob you. If you did not get the services you paid for, then sue them.
The statute of limitations for breach of contract is 10 years. If they sue you within 10 years but did not get service for process, then they can... Read Answer
You might try 1st Choice Credit Counseling at www.mybknow.com or call toll free at 1-877-692-5669.
You should because you likely will have no idea what you are doing. By example, that you have a roommate with no roommate agreeement could cost you... Read Answer
They can freeze the account. Then you can fill out paperwork to demonstrate the funds are exempt to undo the freeze. The 1920 must be... Read Answer
You have to file an order to show cause to vacate the judgment. Call a local lawyer.
Yes, it would be your burden to then assert that the funds are exempt. Once asserted, it is the creditors burden to prove they are not.
In theory, what is being done is a fraudulent conveyance, and could be attacked, and a creditor could come after you. In reality, this almost... Read Answer
Bank accounts appear on other databases besides credit reports, so it is possible for a collector to find your account if they are collecting the... Read Answer
There is no rule. In general the debt will be sold to a collection firm, and suit will be started. Remember, that the service of the... Read Answer
No. You will have to sue first and get a judgment to even use the word attachment.
Your son may be able to file bankruptcy to get rid of the student loan debt. Student loans can be discharged based on certain conditions such as... Read Answer