How old of bills can a collection agency collect for?

A collection agency can attempt collection on a valid debt of any age. Debts do not expire. If your wife makes payments, it could reset the clock...

I wrote a check and because of the company didn't have a Internet they didn't charge me but they let me go like paid customer

If you default on a settlement arrangement, you may be held responsible for the full remaining balance (after crediting any payments made). You...

Can I pay the debt collector instead of the attorney?

Bad idea. The collection agency said that they will not accept payment on the account because it has been transferred to an attorney. If you force...

Can I be sued on an old debt that's been charged off and showing closed and not in collections on my report?

Yes. A person can be sued for charged-off debt that does not appear as a collection on a credit report. This happens frequently. If it's a "very...

Can my wife's student loan debt be forgiven?

It depends on the type of student loan debt. Federal student loans are exempt from statute of limitations, while private loans are generally...

It sounds like your issue relates to federal loans. Call the DOE ombudsman's office - 1-877-557-2575. You can read more about the ombudsmen's...

How to resolve a debt settlement with a debt collector who did not hold up their end of the deal.

We advise against paying any settlements without having a written letter from the collection agency stating the terms of the settlement. In a...

Cannot find plaintiff/creditor/holder of debt to pay judgment against me

If it's a legal matter, call the court, or search the court system for cases under your name. Find the case and identify which attorney represented...

Can I sue a debit collector for not working with my lawyer?

That would be a great question to pose to your lawyer. If you can't get an answer, then you might want to seek other counsel. The way I see it, it...

Can my father be sued by WalMart for a debt collection on a WalMart card where his name was forged?

The court would be the proper forum to assert any defenses to the debt. This situation could possibly have been avoided if he had filed an identity...