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I entered a contract for medical services. The other party to the contract financed the cost through a third party.

Answered a year and 3 months ago by Mrs. Shenika Lashawn Collier (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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If you signed as a gurantor for the services, then yes, you could still be responsible for repayment per the terms of the agreement. You can reach out to the financial instutions to see what repayment options that may be available to help resolve the account.
If you signed as a gurantor for the services, then yes, you could still be responsible for repayment per the terms of the agreement. You can reach... Read Answer

Note from the court

Answered 6 years ago by attorney Geoffry W. Hetley   |   1 Answer
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Helllo, While not licenssed to practice law in GA, it appears the court ordered a stay of the lawsuit filed against you. And when that took place, the case status was closed: changed from pending to closed. The easiest and most efficient way to confirm this and to answer your question is to contact the court where the lawsuit was filed.  Either by email or calling the clerk of the court. And ask them to explain these terms And in the process ask them to confirm the case is closed and there is not another court date. Take care.... Read Answer
Helllo, While not licenssed to practice law in GA, it appears the court ordered a stay of the lawsuit filed against you. And when that took place,... Read Answer

harassing phone call from you debters

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Scott F. Bocchio (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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If they company is calling from an Aurto Dialer you can revoke consent.  Tell them to STOP calling.  If they continue calling you may have a case.   
If they company is calling from an Aurto Dialer you can revoke consent.  Tell them to STOP calling.  If they continue calling you may have... Read Answer

I have a garnishment on my checking account.what kind i do?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Antonio B. Mari (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The best option is to file bankruptcy. In most situations you can get back any amounts over $600 taken in the last 90 days. Also the bankrtupcy will prevent them from trying that again.
The best option is to file bankruptcy. In most situations you can get back any amounts over $600 taken in the last 90 days. Also the bankrtupcy will... Read Answer

Can a loan come not accept a payment because you don't have all the funds they want you to pay?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Mr. William Leonard Colvin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You have to read your financing documents but standard language usually states that once you r in default the lender's accepatance of late payments or even partial payments does not, without the lender's written consent, remove the default status of the loan.
You have to read your financing documents but standard language usually states that once you r in default the lender's accepatance of late payments... Read Answer

If I voluntarily surrender my vehicle, will the bank come after me for the difference of the price they sell it for and what I owed on it?

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by Antonio B. Mari (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If the balance of the existing car loan is being rolled into your new loan, then the answer is no. They will pay off the balance If the balance is not being rolled in, the answer is yes. You are still responsible for the difference.  If you are financing through the dealership, typically they roll in the new balance, but you need to make sure this is happening. If you have got some third party financing, then this is not likely happening, but again you should double check.... Read Answer
If the balance of the existing car loan is being rolled into your new loan, then the answer is no. They will pay off the balance If the balance is... Read Answer

my son is charged with 2 counts of felony burglary. I dont have money for a attorney what kind of options he could be facing.

Answered 14 years and a month ago by Mr. Richard Alan Alsobrook (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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If you cannot afford an attorney for the criminal charges, the state must appoint him an attorney if he wants one. This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.. ... Read Answer
If you cannot afford an attorney for the criminal charges, the state must appoint him an attorney if he wants one. This is not intended to be legal... Read Answer
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