If I have a debt that's 11 years old & I have a judgement. What should I do?

Well, it should not show up on your credit report. If you own property in teh same county, the lien has expired ( unless renewed by court order)....

Can a defaulted car loan now in collections, take my tax return, In NY state

No, they can't. . But don't think that since they have judgment and a garnishment that they did everything right to get that far. Gather up your...

What happens to my student debt if I leave the country?

Unlike your dog or your old girlfriend, it'll be here, waiting for you, when you get back.

Can the IRS take more money than what actually exists in your account?

Banks, under NYS law, will hold back twice the amount of a lien or judgment. May have happened in this case.

If there is a judgement against me what would happen if i open a new bank account? Will any deposits be automatically be taken?

You have to be careful, since a good collection lawyer will blanket all the banks in your area to see if you have an account and will also send a...

It is possible you are not liable for this debt, even if the nursing home says you are. Do you have a lawyer defending you on this matter?

Can a Physician collect interest & cost of collecting on unpaid medical bills? Is certified or regular mail proof of address?

Wow, this takes me back to my days as a collection lawyer. No, you cannot charge the consumer a fee for going going to court for your employer. If...

Have hospital bill in collections I want to fight. Howfight this bill, without bogging in collection issues?

I handle these types of cases. I have several going on now. If you were uninsured at the time of the services, the law, both state and federal,...

If I file bankrupcty can I still keep 1 or 2 credit cards?

I'm more worried how it was your mom's nursing home sued you. DId you defend the action? Nursing homes like to sue the nearest relative they can...

Have 2 accounts with one company. Neither tied to the other yet debt collector tries to say will repo both vehicles

I know that credit unions have cross-default clauses, but I do not think that is true with banks or other finance companies. Get a copy of your...