Written by attorney Jeffrey Larkin, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Short Sale. A short sale is the process of selling a piece of real property for less than what is owed on the loan(s). Short sales require the approval of the lender who will be affected by the... more
Written by attorney John Skiba, almost 2 years ago. STAFF PICK
A big concern of a most people going through bankruptcy have is whether they are going to lose all of their property. It is a valid concern but generally not one you need to worry much about. All... more
Written by attorney David Leibowitz, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Gather your records. In order to file a bankruptcy case, you need to know all your assets. You need to know all your debts. So gather up all of your bills, from credit cards to mortgage and car... more
Written by attorney Blaise Picchi, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Should I file bankruptcy?. Filing bankruptcy is a serious step, not to be taken lightly. For instance, if debtors owe only a small amount to a few creditors, it might make more sense to consult a... more
Written by attorney Stephen Pipenger, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Debt collection law firms are bringing more and more suits annually. Often they institute these lawsuits through sewer service (see links below). They have done this to nearly 100,000 people in New... more
Written by attorney Peter Geraci, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Statute of Limitations for Collection of a Debt. For ordinary debts such as contracts, credit cards, medical bills, repossessions, checks, and most consumer debt, the creditor is limited to a period... more
Written by attorney Max Rosenberg, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, often referred to as the "FDCPA", was passed by Congress in response to abusive conduct by collection agencies. The... more
Written by attorney Steven Rensch, almost 2 years ago. STAFF PICK
WHAT ARE DEBT COLLECTORS ALLOWED TO DO? People often ask us whether a debt collectors conduct is illegal. Perhaps the debt collector calls you countless times a day, or begins contacting your spouse... more
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