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Shawn B Alexander
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I practice in Washington, but interest will be determined by the agreement, if...
Shawn B Alexander
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No that is strictly prohibited and you should talk to a local attorney.
Clair Michelle Stewart
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Absolutely not. The creditor is in violation of federal consumer protection...
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...
Shawn B Alexander
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No that is stricly prohibited unless they have permission from the debtor....
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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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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...
Shawn B Alexander
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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act prohibits enforcement of statutorily...
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Daniel T. Silverman
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Your initial instincts are right. You should not charge the credit card...
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Shawn B Alexander
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I practice in Washington and you will need a lawyer in Pennsylvania. Here we...
Shawn B Alexander
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generally lein is the beginning but the creditor must satify prior mortgages...
Steven Keary Floyd
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Search your state's bar membership directory or contact your state bar directly...
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David M. Axinn's answer
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Most businesses have a series of steps taken when an account becomes overdue....
Shawn B Alexander
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I practice in Washington and you will need consumer protection lawyer in PA....
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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...
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Richard George Larsen's answer
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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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Shawn B Alexander
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The Fair Debt Collcetion Practices Act allows one contact a week at work unless...
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Daniel T. Silverman
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Debt collection in PA is governed by the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices...
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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John David Outtrim
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The following information should not be taken as legal advice but simply as...

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