Can a collection agency remove money from my saving account?

When you find out that a judgment has been entered against you, normally by discovering that your wages are being garnished or the bank account has...

Ch 7 bankruptcy (10+ yrs ago) Now creditor say I have to pay what was discharged. (more to this story!)

You filed Bankruptcy to get rid of debt and gain a "Fresh Start" but the creditors won't leave you alone even though you told them you filed! Here...

While you can be liable for a spouses medical bills under the doctrine of necessities, I do not know the specific answer to the garnishment...

The first thing you need to do if and when you get sued is file an Answer. The summons will tell you that you must “appear” by way of an Answer in...

If a payment arrangement has been made can the business turn me into collections.

Yes. They can collect from you under a verbal agreement and at the same time begin the law suit. The first thing you need to do if and when you...

Can a car financial service reposses a car and sell it to someone else while the account is still active?

Your account remains open and it is likely you will get a letter stating there is a deficiency (i.e. you still owe money that they did not recover...

I live In NY and have a case against a woman in Chicago. She owes me $690. What would be the best approach?

When deciding if you should sue someone there are two essential requirements. First, did the person who you think violated your rights have a duty...

My weekly payroll checks are being garnished for school loans owed. Can my vacation check also be garnished ?

The amounts that can be taken from your wages to satisfy a garnishment depend on how much you make. Also, this number will change in July 2010, so...

How do i get the court to give me more time to respond a lawsuit

You do not need more time to file an Answer. It can be amended later if you want to addd a cross action, etc., but you should file something to...

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Can any collector take your social security or disabilty check or your home?

If they sue you they will try and garnish wages, but not SS and disability, unless the disability is from a private insurer. They file a judgment...