Is their any way I can not have to sign a consent judgement to pay for school loans that I haven't been able to verify balance o

Also be sure to log all contacts the collections attorney is making with you (date, time of day, what they said, what you said, etc.). They may be...

What is considered valid debt validation in reference to the documents provided

Keep in mind that validation of the debt is only one piece of a potential collections violation. There may be other issues that might provide the...

My county courts issued a standing order that a garnishment can not be filed without an active judgment what does that mean.

Also, keep a close eye on your bank account and paycheck (your employer should provide clear information if your check is about to be garnished). ...

They might be violating some state collection laws that could possibly give you a claim in court. Violation of these laws can result in certain...

Also, bear in mind that the opposing party will have time to file an answer. If no answer is filed, you could possibly receive a default judgment....

Can I be sent to a collection agency without prior notification that there was a debt?

You might want to check your credit report to see if it's been reported; be sure to check all three. If you truly do not owe the money, you might...

I have a section 8 tenant who filed chapter 7 and listed me as a "creditor". The lease ends June 30.

As the automatic stay likely precludes you from contacting her directly for collection purposes (which can sometimes be fairly broad), you or your...

Tax issue. Going through a divorce last year, divorced now. Doing a bankruptcy now. I owe tax I can't pay.

If you have hired an attorney to file the bankruptcy for you, be sure to disclose all this information as they will need to list it on your...

As mentioned, this looks to be a serious violation of consumer protection laws, and possibly fraud. Fortunately, there tend to be multiple avenues...

Do I have grounds to sue my university Financial Aid department for trying to ruin my credit.

As has already been mentioned, additional facts would likely be needed. Unless the debt is legitimately not yours, it looks like you may be...