I co-signed for a car for my son and it got repossessed in 2011, we just got served. What can we do?

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   Michael T MillarPro

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   Answered January 21, 2013 16:56. If you co-signed the loan, there is no way to avoid being sued for the debt unless you negotiate some sort of settlement with the creditor.

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   Jeffrey GoldPro

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   Answered January 21, 2013 20:18. You have an attorney contact the creditor and see if they will accept the garnishment in lieu of proceeding with the action. Don't count on it.

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