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Shawn B Alexander
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Contributor Level 7

When a debt is turned over to collections a portion of the debt is...
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Shawn B Alexander
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The first answer is, the state you reside in governs the actions of the agency,...
Mark Hankins
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I want to amplify briefly on a couple of Mr. Alexander's accurate responses....
Laura A Fine
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Contributor Level 5

Be very careful when retaining services of these types of companies! You...
Joseph Michelotti
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Contributor Level 4

Most people do not successfully complete one of these plans. You may want to...
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Shawn B Alexander
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Contributor Level 7

Do not respond to the agency if they call back get a number and report this...
Erik Glen Swanson
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Contributor Level 7

I agree with Mr. Alexander - this sounds like a phishing scam. Do NOT give...
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Penelope Noami Bach's answer
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Unfortunately, there is very limited ways in which to get a Judgment reduced or...
Laura Mcfarland-Taylor
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Contributor Level 8

Save your money and negotiate with your credit card companies yourself - unless...
Mark L Rosenberg
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Contributor Level 7

You can generally settle most credit card debt yourself without an attorney....
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Joseph Andrew Harrison
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If you have been served with a summons, you need to appear on the return date...
Joseph Andrew Harrison
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Contributor Level 4

Clarification - I was stuck on the last question to which I had responded....
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Shawn B Alexander
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I am not sure I understand your question, but section 803 of the FDPCA defines...
Shawn B Alexander
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According to your credit card agreement, you most likely were in default,...
Andrew Joseph Miofsky
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Your obligation lies in the Note. The Mortgage is a method of placing a lien...
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Jigar K. Patel's answer
Contributor Level 3

Have you considered bankruptcy? If you are insolvent and unable to pay the debt,...
Erik Glen Swanson
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Contributor Level 7

Your question isn't completely clear, but if I understood it correctly, you...
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Christopher R. Minelli
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Contributor Level 6

Unfortunately, the answer is likely "no." A complete and final answer would...
Erik Glen Swanson
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Contributor Level 7

If you make your monthly payments as agreed and pay down your debt, it should (...
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Theodore W. Robinson
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Contributor Level 7

While I don't practice in your state, here is my take on your question....
Laura Mcfarland-Taylor
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Contributor Level 8

Contact Illinois Legal Aid for assistance: http://www.illinoislegalaidonline.org/
Jeffrey Daniel Larkin
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Contributor Level 7

While I am not licensed in IL, it looks like you can exempt $15,000 from your...
Elizabeth Taylor Herd
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Contributor Level 7

I am not licensed in IL and do not practice in the area of bankruptcy. I can...
Erik Glen Swanson
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Contributor Level 7

Settlements are common. It depends on many factors, including the amount of...
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Donald Brian Leventhal's answer
Contributor Level 3

Your question involves a number of issues, and it is difficult to give a useful...
Bradley Louis Schencker
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Contributor Level 6

If there is no judgment currently out against your wife then most likely your...
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Erik Glen Swanson
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Contributor Level 7

They can't use "any means neccesary," the law firm suing you must follow the...
Henry Repay
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Contributor Level 6

If you have not lived up to the contract, they do not have to accept payments...
Henry Repay
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Contributor Level 6

The scope of this space does not afford an opportunity to assess the situation...
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Okorie Okorocha
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Contributor Level 9

Do not take advice from other people's attorneys who have their client's...
Henry Repay
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Contributor Level 6

You should seek legal advice. The following are some items for consideration:...

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