Can my wages be garnished for a debt to a local college that is over 10 years old? This is not a federal student loan.

You should confirm whether this is a private student loan or tuition debt. You can be sued on both and if they obtain a judgment against you, then...

Private education loan default

If this is a private student loan and in pre-litigation you have a good opportunity to reach out to the attorneys representing the student loan...

Can a credit union garnish my paycheck for not paying remainder of debt from voluntary repossesion?

The question here is whether they have sued you in an attempt to obtain a judgment against you. That would give them the right to garnish wages in...

How do I approach the topic of a settlement for a $4000 credit card debt with the card company's lawyer?

Depending on whether the creditor is a debt buyer or an original creditor makes a big difference in obtaining any settlement but in this case the...

Unfortunately the Marshal or Sheriff's 5% poundage fee is fairly standard.

What can I do to clear up a large credit card debt on my credit that is not mine and have been unaware of the damages.

You should inquire if you were an authorized user on the card or if you were the primary or joint account holder on the card. You may have a fraud...

I signed a contract with a debt mgmt company to help settle a debt with a creditor. Unable to settle the debt before my trial..

Many of these "debt settlement" companies are usually sham operations and almost never have attorneys that can defend you in court. I would advise...

If i pay a settlement with a collection agency for college debt am I still liable for the balance of the account to the college?

This is a fairly common occurrence and shows why it is so important to obtain either a settlement stipulation or agreement that has all the terms...

Can a credit card company do a cancellation of debt after it was "charged off as bad debt"?

There is a common misconception about a "charge off" or "written off" debt. These do not mean that you no longer owe the debt but just that the...

I borrowed my credit card to my partner to buy some items and he doesn't want to pay me back. Can I sue him?

I agree that a small claims or lower court action may be the best way to go in this situation. You do have a fair chance of obtaining a default...