Summon vs Bankruptcy

If you are represented by a bankruptcy attorney, make sure to provide them with a copy of the Summons and Complaint ASAP. An attorney can...

Can wife be liable for husbands 15,000.00 credit card debt in which she was not on accounts in the State of FL

I would need more information to make sure that I understood all of the relevant facts. In general, if spouses always lived in Florida (i.e.,...

Can wife be liable for husbands 15,000.00 credit card debt in which she was not on accounts in the State of FL

I would need more information to make sure that I understood all of the relevant facts. In general, if spouses always lived in Florida (i.e.,...

Received a letter from a collection agency last week stating that my account has been turned over to collections

Without knowing the name of the agency, I'd recommend that you remain cautious. You should monitor your credit reports especially before you plan...

What defense do I have in court for credit card debt no longer on my credit card debt?

If the statute of limitations expired on the account before LVNV filed suit, then LVNV violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act...

Medical debt - collection agency asking for money even though hospital mailed statements to me with $0 balance.

Charging off or writing off the account does not extinguish your obligation to pay the account. So, unless there are facts you do did not include,...

I am unsure what you mean by the "7 year rule" but I assume you are referring to the period after which the credit reporting agencies are required...

What is the statue of limitation for a cell phone account collector in florida?

I respectfully disagree with Mr. Rinker. (His answer is dead wrong.) There are special circumstances that apply in your situation. Based on...

Can creditors call you at work in Florida?

Although Mr. Papp is correct that the FDCPA would not apply if the account is a business debt, you've indicated that the "credit card company" is...

If I don't pay a credit card bill, can the card company put a lien on my house?

I respectfully disagree with Mr. Weiss (who I know and is an excellent attorney). Florida law on this issue is considerably different than the...