Can medical debt collections get a judgement and garnish wages in florida.

In order for a debt collector to obtain a judgment and garnish wages, a lawsuit must first be initiated against you. One of the ways a judgment...

My deceased husband had a wheel chair delivered to another place he was living at the time. They are threatening to sue me .

The short answer is that if you did not sign any contract and guarantee payment, you are not responsible. However, make very sure that you did not...

Can I be arrested for not paying a loan from a payday company?

Many payday loan collectors resort to bluff and trickery to get paid. They don't care whether or not you actually owe money but rather go for the...

I am being sue by a collection agency who bought the account from citibank. The amount I am getting sued is 4500.

It is important for you to appear at pre trial because otherwise, the court will most likely immediately enter a default judgment against you. A...

Collections or 1099C 14 years after Ch 7 Discharge

You may have a lawsuit against PRA under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA:. Contact an attorney member of the National Association...

I have $20,00 in credit card debt. My only income ss diability, decline health I can no longer pay. can they take my SS?

The short answer to your question is no. However, this is easier said than done. While they legally cannot garnish these funds, your money will...

If federal student loan debt is handed off to a law office/debt collector would bankruptcy eliminate the debt?

Except in very extreme, hardship cases is a student loan dischargeable in bankruptcy. You should seek advise of a bankruptcy attorney.

Is there a statute of limitations on "alleged" past due hospital bills? Does collection agency have to tell me hospital's info?

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA"), a debt collector must within five (5) days of the initial communication with you,...

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What kind of attorney do I need?

I'm sorry you lost your job. If you haven't done so, file for unemployment benefits to see if they are available to you. In the State of Florida,...

Both myself and family are receiving calls from someone to whom I do not owe money

This might be a lawsuit against the debt collector assuming that you meet the requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") or...