Debt Collection Legal Guides (61 found)

Written by Ivan Paul Cohen
A bank levy is a legal process authorizing a levying officer to seize sufficient funds in a bank account maintained by a debtor, in order to satisfy a judgment.
Posted 7 months ago in Debt Collection. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Ivan Paul Cohen
To enforce a judgment against a debtor business owner, the creditor instructs the levying officer to levy execution on the contents of the business’ cash register (or registers) and safe. This is called a till tap.
Posted 7 months ago in Debt Collection. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Barry W. Rorex
One of the most effective tactics used by creditors is wage garnishment. Anyone attempting to use wage garnishment to collect a debt must follow the state and federal statutory scheme. Failure to do so can stop the garnishment and may subject the creditor to liability for wrongful garnishment.
8 of 9 users found this helpful. Posted 8 months ago in Debt Collection. Jurisdiction: Arizona

Written by Michael Lee Mau
One collection technique in California after you have a Judgment.
Posted about 1 month ago in Debt Collection. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jeffrey L Smoot
Garnishment procedure in Washington is governed by RCW 6.27, allowing a judgment creditor to collect money or property from a debtor’s employer, bank, or anyone else who owes money to the debtor or holds property belonging to the debtor.
Posted about 1 month ago in Debt Collection. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Justin Dain Hein
Currently Not Collectible status is a little-known but useful way to fend off IRS collection efforts and, sometimes, resolve your responsibility to pay off taxes you may owe.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Tax.

Written by Avvo Staff
Try to negotiate with your creditors before contemplating bankruptcy. Be sure to research carefully when choosing a company to help you negotiate your debts, and be wary of companies charging high fees.
4 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Debt Settlement.

Written by Jonathan Gregg Stein
You may be able to avoid dealing with debt collectors and resolve your debts by working directly with your creditors.
14 of 15 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Debt Settlement.

Written by Jonathan Gregg Stein
If you can’t pay your debt, you can compare the costs of your two options–bankruptcy and debt negotiation–when deciding which solution will work best for you.
21 of 29 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Debt Settlement. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
If you are in debt, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, otherwise known as a liquidation bankruptcy, allows you to start over by giving some of your assets to creditors.
11 of 13 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Bankruptcy / Chapter 7.

Written by Avvo Staff
You can repair bad credit, either on your own or with the help of a reputable credit-counseling company.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago.

Written by Justin Dain Hein
A Streamlined Installment Agreement is a simple and sensible IRS tax debt solution if you have recent tax debt of less than $25,000.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Tax.

Written by Avvo Staff
Probate is a legal process that happens after a person dies.
4 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Probate.

Written by Justin Dain Hein
IRS wage garnishments can devastate your personal, professional, and financial situation and can be difficult to remove.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Tax.

Written by Justin Dain Hein
If you have been contacted by an IRS revenue officer, you should immediately try to resolve your tax liability.
4 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Tax.

Written by Avvo Staff
Back child support is unpaid child support. Courts offer several options for parents to collect the overdue debt.
10 of 17 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Justin Dain Hein
An IRS bank levy can devastate your personal, professional, and financial situation and is very difficult to remove once issued.
1 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Tax.

Written by Avvo Staff
If you are owed child support, state agencies and state or district attorneys should offer free or low-cost help in collecting the money, even across state lines.
Posted about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Prenuptial cost can vary according to where you live, how complex your situation is, and whether you hire a lawyer or do it yourself.
Posted about 1 year ago in Marriage / Prenuptials. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by David Leibowitz
Don’t ignore demands or legal papers you get from a mortgage lender or its attorney. You may have substantial rights, but only if you defend yourself.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois