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Ben Wynn Koyl
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It sounds as if these debts are causing some acute stress in your life. My...
Clair Michelle Stewart
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If you feel burdened and overwhelmed by your debt, bankruptcy may be an option...
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Jeffrey B. Lampert's answer
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In the "old" days, the rule of thumb was that a debtor would be able to get a...
Shawn B Alexander
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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act prohibits enforcement of statutorily...
Christine Ann Wilton
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The general rule for the means test is two fold: 1. Number of persons in the...
Shawn B Alexander
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generally lein is the beginning but the creditor must satify prior mortgages...
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Shawn B Alexander
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The short answer is no. I practice in Washington State and you need an attorney...
Lonnie K McDowell
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Charged off debts are sold by the company: the obligation to pay is not...
Shawn B Alexander
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I agree with Mr. McDowell's assesment of the situation, because the debt is old...
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Yes. A debt for unpaid tuition,fees, etc owed directly to the university is not...
Peter Francis Geraci
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Generally, there is no limitation on collection of any student loan made using...
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Daniel Andrew Pallen
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No. You can be sued in court for not paying the credit card debt. The...
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Robert W. Kovacs Jr.
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Sadly, there is little that can be done here. Perhaps try to work out a...
Nanina Dekyi Takla
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Even with a Chapter 7 discharge, you may be eligible to apply for a mortgage...
Clair Michelle Stewart
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If all of the debt was in your husband's name alone, then you will not be...
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Lesley Abigail Hoenig's answer
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Is there equity in the house? If there is no equity, you should be okay, if...
Andrew Daniel Myers
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You have a valid divorce and yet you are both obligated on the mortgage? That...
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Shawn B Alexander
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The Fair Debt Collcetion Practices Act allows one contact a week at work unless...
Shawn B Alexander
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I practice in Washington, but interest will be determined by the agreement, if...
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Daniel Gershburg
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That really depends on a number of factors. I am a New York attorney and do...
Clair Michelle Stewart
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You can always file or apply for a student loan however you may be denied due...
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Lesley Abigail Hoenig's answer
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I don't think there is a black and white answer to your question. The trustee...
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Andrew Daniel Myers
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Take them to court in a collection action. It will be well worth your while to...
Shawn B Alexander
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I agree with Mr. Myers, and would add the sooner you get an action started the...
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Shawn B Alexander
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The short answer is no, they do not have the authority to send you to jail. If...

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