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If you have a small claim judgement against you from a business that you are paying in payments, can they call around town?

Mitchell's answer | Answered on July 26, 2010

The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act only applies to consumer debts and to a debt collector. It does not apply to the original creditor. State...

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Does a debt collecting lawyer have more ways to take payment than to have direct access to my bank account information ?

Mitchell's answer | Answered on July 26, 2010

Debt collectors will try to get where you bank, where you work and any other information to help them collect. Never pay by check, because you are...

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Do i have to goto court if a debt collector sends me court papers?

Mitchell's answer | Answered on July 26, 2010

Only an attorney or you can represent you. If you do not file an answer, you risk a default judgment. If you do not appear, you risk a default...

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Will a certificate of disposition be enough to remove negative information from credit report?

Mitchell's answer | Answered on July 26, 2010

Your credit report must be correct. If you disagree with anything on your credit report, dispute it with all 3 credit bureaus and provide...

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A judgement was filed against me , can the company garnish my wages if i receive foodstamps in wisconsin

Mitchell's answer | Answered on July 26, 2010

It looks like you asked this question twice. See my prior answer and be sure to check both to find out whether anyone else has answered this question.

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Should I try to sell my home or wait for foreclosure and file bankruptcy?

Mitchell's answer | Answered on July 26, 2010

Filing for bankruptcy will discharge pre-petition amounts. However, if the mortgage company does not foreclosure, you can be held liable for...

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Can I be sued for a debt that I knew nothing about prior to the lawsuit?

Mitchell's answer | Answered on July 26, 2010

Normally, only one signer is notified of the debt. If that debt is not paid, the creditor can sue either party. Whether any notice is required...

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A creditor is trying to take 25% of my check which is not that much already. But then they keep asking for my bank statements to

Mitchell's answer | Answered on July 26, 2010

Unless there is a court order, you are not required to provide any information to the debt collector. They are trying to get information that they...

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If i was advised by an attorney that i didn't have to hold monies from auto claim can i be held liable with d.h.s.?

Mitchell's answer | Answered on July 26, 2010

You need to be more specific. Is DHS the Department of Homeland Security? If so, why are they involved? If not, what is DHS and why are they...

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How long do I have to file a small claim in oregon?

Mitchell's answer | Answered on July 26, 2010

Every state has a statute of limitations for various actions. Please specify the type of action/the situation involved so that someone can answer...

Mitchell Paul Goldstein's Answers (7185)

If you have a small claim judgement against you from a business that you are paying in payments, can they call around town?

Does a debt collecting lawyer have more ways to take payment than to have direct access to my bank account information ?

Do i have to goto court if a debt collector sends me court papers?

Will a certificate of disposition be enough to remove negative information from credit report?

A judgement was filed against me , can the company garnish my wages if i receive foodstamps in wisconsin

Should I try to sell my home or wait for foreclosure and file bankruptcy?

Can I be sued for a debt that I knew nothing about prior to the lawsuit?

A creditor is trying to take 25% of my check which is not that much already. But then they keep asking for my bank statements to

If i was advised by an attorney that i didn't have to hold monies from auto claim can i be held liable with d.h.s.?

How long do I have to file a small claim in oregon?