What can a collection agency do to collect on a credit card machine lease default?

A collection agency is the biggest waste of money that I know of for a creditor. There isn't much of anything that the collection agency can do to...

Can I be sued for the same charges twice?

You should consult with a local attorney. If the mother was the executor, she was probably the correct party and should have been named as such...

Can your ssi money be garnished? I get 400/month to live on and pay living expences.

No. 42 U.S.C. Section 407 prohibits it so a creditor may not garnish or threaten to garnish your Social Security benefits. By threatening to do...

What is the next step to look out for after filing a notice of right to have exemptions designated form??

Attorney Hunter accurately summarized the state debt collection procedure for North Carolina. You are what we call "judgment proof" in that you do...

I have received court papers for a wage garnishment from a credit collector for something 20 years ago is this legal

While I am not well versed in California procedure, a claim can last for a very long time. I had a client who had a car repo'd in 1977. The...

I need to file for bankruptcy in order to stop the sale of my home at auction this Monday Dec. 17. Is this at all possible.

As attorney Duncan stated, North Carolina has a unique "upset bid" period after the foreclosure sale. If you file bankruptcy within that time...

I was not served & not aware that there was a judgement against me back in 2006. If my estranged wife was served, can I contest?

In your chapter 7 case, with a judgment lien in place, there are a couple of points: first, if you had property to which the lien could attach...

Bought land for $150k now worth $35k. Owe $80K . Options include either 1) get debt forgiveness on $45k w/restructured loan

Bankruptcy may be an option. If you give the property to the bank or allow them to foreclose, you could get hit with a large deficiency claim...

Am I responsible for paying a debt incurred by my husband before we were married?

In addition to telling the billing department that you do not have any liability for debts prior to your marriage for medical care, tell them that...

I am not a South Carolina attorney but my understanding is that South Carolina does not have wage garnishment (neither does North Carolina). ...