Can my MIL take my furniture ?

No, she cannot do that. If she tries, it would be theft. She does not have a secured interest in your furniture.

Can a creditor go after my mother?

With all due respect, pay the bill and then there is no worry about whether they can go after your mother. This is a very small amount of money to...

My husband was sued unjustly over a credit card debt and the issue is public record. Do we have any recourse?

If you were sued on a debt that you do not owe then you have a claim under the law. You may also have a claim against the attorney who filed the...

I received a letter from an collection agency today, the bill is my wifes medical bill?

I agree with Attorney Rubin, I doubt that this is on the credit report. You need to check that. You also need to have a consumer attorney review...

Can i make the bank release funds frozen due to default judgement?

You need a consultation with a Consumer Attorney immediately. Attorney Rubin's response is spot on, I am just responding here to let you know who...

Received letter from Ted Hoffman & associates ,LLC

As Attorney Rubin stated, this is likely a scam. Having said that, you may have a claim against that company for violation of debt collection...

How much does a typical debt collections defense lawyer charge? For filing an answer and going to trial?

An answer is almost certainly the wrong response to a debt collection lawsuit.... having said that, you can certainly find a good consumer attorney...

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Tuition debt from 2006. I paid it then, and due to the school's error, it is still listed as owed. Now has gone to collections.

Yikes, you find yourself in a tough position. The collector believes that it has a claim against you, and the only way around that is to prove...

Will settling at this point help?

My first piece of advice is to have the docket reviewed for errors. Perhaps there is a way to strike the judgment and not have to pay anything to...

Attorney Schwartz's response is 100% accurate. I just want to add that the friends should obtain a consult about the debt and what else they might...