Can a collection agency try to collect a 25 year old credit card debt of someone you have their power of attorney from me

In addition to what the other posters suggested, I think that you should consult with a lawyer well-versed in the Fair Debt Collections Practices...

Number Game in Collections Lawsuit and funny practices?

Generally, you can whip a debt buyer in court because they often cannot prove the debt. But, you need to research what you are doing and the rules...

I got a notice of right to have exemptions designated, but my serve date was 9/24/12 i need to know if i can still do something

I will assume that the sheriff brought the Notice of Rights. As an alternative, if the notice of rights was served by certified mail, then you...

How do I pursue a bad creditor for damages?

Assuming that you have a valid dispute (often, people will dispute the validity of the debt without any real dispute), you will need to send...

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A credit card company is suing for an unpaid bill.. I am unemployed at this time and can not pay the full amount owed.

Is it a credit card company or a company that purchased the credit card account and are now trying to collect. If it is not the original creditor...

Judgement against me for over $60,000 was never acted on. Should I contact them before they do a sneak attack?

I absolutely agree with the prior poster. A bankruptcy attorney would be able to assist you with a plan to manage the debt through a bankruptcy...

Is a surviving spouse responsible for medical bills if there is no estate from the deceased?

Unfortunately, Attorney Coleman is correct. The surviving spouse is responsible for the reasonably medically necessary medical bills of the...

How do i go about responding an ANSWER to a lawsuiT

You should really talk to a local attorney who has some experience with debt collections. I am not versed with New Jersey procedure but ordinarily...

I am named in a judgement in which my husband, a contractor signed, a personal note guaranteeing payment to a sub contractor

If you never authorized your husband to sign this promissory note on your behalf, you should consult with a local attorney to see about getting the...

Debt with hospital since 2008, but not my fault

Contact the original creditor (hospital) and verify that the bill was paid. If the bill was paid, submit that information to the collection agency...