It depends on the type of debt/bill/account - generally in PA for most contracts the statute of limitations (the time a creditor/collector could...

I was given a grant for college and I was put in jail when i was in college. Causing me to fail all my classes Financial aid cut

If you are concerned about your record, you should pay it back as you indicate you want to do. For this relatively small dollar amount, nothing is...

I defaulted on a payday loan and received a call from a lawyers office about this bill that If I did not pay it by friday they

Short answer is no they can't. Look on the net about a bunch of recent payday loan phone call scams. These are very likely not legitimate debt...

Getting a judgment removed/vacated can be tough. As a previous poster suggested, you may have exemptions. What was the underlying alleged...

If they sued you for $2000 and were awarded only $147, there may be other issues here. It is possible that you could have a claim under the Fair...

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How to ensure receiving a Judgment Satisfied Letter from Collection Agency?

I would make sure any agreement with the collection agency is in writing. You are wise to be hesitant. If a letter is part of your particular...

Can an original creditor (not a 3rd party debt collector) still be sued for harrassment?

Pennsylvania has the Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act which mirrors the FDCPA and applies to original creditors. The damages and statute of...

Student loan question in PA

You definitely need a plan of attack. Your home/foreclosure issues are probably the most immediate. A good consumer and/or bankruptcy lawyer can...

What are ways to get a lawyers background?

You can try searching right here on Avvo obviously, plus the PA Disciplinary Board's directory. And some time on Google often will give you the...

Ge money (credit card) company has supeona me to come to court in may,I owe $6900.I just gt a job after 4 yrears.acct is frm2010

You must address the immediate lawsuit before worrying about your credit. A judgment (meaning you lost or defaulted) from a lawsuit hurts one's...