This requires a more factual analysis by an attorney to determine whether or not acceptance of the check constitutes some sort of waiver, for...

You should hire a bankruptcy attorney to resolve this issue. It is possible that you did not avoid the lien that the bank garnishment caused.

Collecting on a non-existing/paid-off debt may implicate various consumer protection laws and the funeral home may be liable for many different...

It is possible for a bank to request a charging order against the new business to seize assets of the new business. If assets were transferred...

I am sympathetic to your situation and hope you and your family are healthy and safe. Unfortunately, CCU does have the ability to take your State...

Is it better to call and try to settle or to leave the debt alone?

If you leave it alone, what is likely to happen is that you will eventually be sued and your wages and/or bank accounts will be garnished. Keep in...

Can my automobile be taken for non payment of personal loan . Income and bank account are from federal retirement and social sec

The answer is technically yes, but practically, unless the car has a high amount of value, it's unlikely a creditor on a personal loan will go...

Getting sued or arrested after defaulting on student loans but actively seeking a job?

To add a point, in Maryland, a judgment creditor can request a body attachment for failure to appear at particular court hearings. However, in...

If social security and retirement income can not be garnished what legal remedies do creditors have to collect debts

If CashNet sued you, they could attempt to garnish your bank accounts, which means that they could be frozen until the issue of what funds are in...

Your question touches upon several legal issues. First, the automatic stay would require the creditor to release the hold on bank account. ...