What constitutes an admission of debt or promise to pay?
Hard to say based on this -- I would really have to see the whole letter. Based on what you said so far, I'm leaning towards "yes."
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Hard to say based on this -- I would really have to see the whole letter. Based on what you said so far, I'm leaning towards "yes."
Honestly, without being able to look at your documentation, it's hard to give any guidance here. I highly recommend talking to a local attorney who...
Short answer -- yes, debt buyers can collect interest, provided it is not prohibited by the underlying agreement or by state law. Long answer -- it...
Even if the statute of limitations has expired, you still owe money on the loan. That just means that they can't sue you for it and debt collectors...
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You should contact the law firm who initiated the wage garnishment, in writing, and ask them for verification of the debt and the name of the...
Provided that you did not co-sign on the loans, then no, you will not be responsible for his debts upon his death. However, creditors could still...
No. Once you cosign on a note you are liable, regardless of who owns or has possession of the car.
Have you inquired into income-based repayment programs? If not, that's my first suggestion.
If you know the individual employees who violated the law (likely the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act), you can name them as defendants as well...
Find an attorney who specializes in FDCPA and see if you have any claims.