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I have a debt collector for medical bills claiming that if I do not pay $300 a month they will garnish my entire paychecks.
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Answered on September 11, 2014
While I do not practice in Minnesota, you may have a case against the deb collector for violating the FDCPA. The debt collector cannot garnish your...
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Can I dispute a post judgment interest fees, titled "Principal estimate" on my payment history?
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Answered on September 11, 2014
in New York State, judgments carry an interest rate of 9%. Perhaps you inadvertently entered into a lowered payment agreement with your creditor...
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Can a Collection Law Firm add fees to bad checks they are collecting on in the State of Texas ?
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Answered on September 11, 2014
You may want to re-post this in the Texas-specific forums.
Good luck with your case!
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How to file bankruptcy?
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Answered on July 30, 2014
Before you make any major financial decisions, your first step is to consult an experienced, knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney.
For what it's...
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I have a workers comp love sum settlement. Will that be taken from me in bankruptcy?
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Answered on July 20, 2014
I would not be as concerned with the settlement, so much as I would be concerned that you appear to be a named beneficiary of a trust. Trusts are a...
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What are the sol on civil judgement transcripts that were from another county? do th have to be renewed? how long are they good
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Answered on July 15, 2014
My colleagues are correct. The judgment stays valid for twenty [20] years, and serves as a valid property lien for ten [10] years.
Good luck with...
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How do I split a student loan debt with my wife upon a divorce ?
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Answered on July 15, 2014
This is a detail that needs to be worked out in the divorce agreement. I would work out those details before speaking with a bankruptcy attorney,...
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How long do default student loans appear on your credit report?
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Answered on July 15, 2014
There is no statute of limitations with respect to Federal Stafford loans, as they are a debt owed to a government entity.
Good luck with your case!
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Can you put your divorce lawyers fees on your bankruptcy in New York State?
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Answered on July 15, 2014
The answer is "yes", assuming that you have already been billed. That said, don't be surprised if your divorce attorney withdraws from your case...
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Does bankruptcy help me with tickets/past taxes?
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Answered on July 15, 2014
The short answer is "no" to the first part and "sometimes" to the second.
Tickets are pretty much never dischargeable by bankruptcy. On the other...