Will my checking account be frozen if I stop paying on my home equity loan, walk away from the home and allow forclosure?

Freezing a bank account is a judgment enforcement device. So, in order to freeze your bank account, you would first have to be sued and a judgment...

What type of lawyer do I need?

You should speak with a consumer protection attorney.

Can I sue a debt collector?

It is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to threaten arrest for non-payment of a debt. Nay debt collector who makes such a...

Can I get n attorney to represent me for an attempt to garnish my wage?

You should speak with an experienced debt defense attorney to see if you have ground to vacate the judgment.

How can I get Equifax to remove a satisfied judgment from my CR?

They won't likely remove the public record because it is true. However, it should be shown as "satisfied". If it is not, you can dispute the entry....

Check eBay's terms of service for their dispute resolution procedure. They likely have an arbitration provision. Take them to arbitration.

My judgment from 2004 was vacated now what?

Vacating the judgment is only part of the battle. You need to have the case dismissed. If it is not dismissed, the clock turns back to 2004 and you...

What are the correct methods to serve a person for a debt

Everything you need to know about how they served you can be answered by looking at the affidavit of service. You need to go to the courthouse and...

My wife passed away in 2015 and left some medical bills

Be aware of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The FDCPA regulates the behavior of debt collectors attempting to collect debts on...

How do I start to file bankruptcy in New York State?

Far too many self-represented debtors get their bankruptcy petitions dismissed. You should consult with a bankruptcy attorney.