Can a debt collector really freeze your bank acct with a writ of garnishment notice?

Because the account is jointly owned by the husband and wife, the ownership should be presumed to be tenants by the entiities and should not be...

What are the next steps to do after filing a claim for exemption for a garnishment order to stop/reduce the amount to be taken?

You did the right first step. If your ex in unemployed, it's likely that you provide more than half of the support for your dependent children to...

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Yes. Unless the Plaintiff voluntary dismisses the writ, you will have to set the Claim of Exemption for a hearing to have the Court determine the...

Is there injunctive relief under the Fair Credit Reporting Act against debt collector prohibiting any future coll. act./listings

Because the FCRA provides for damages for violations, generally injunctive relief is not available. To initiate a potential FCRA complaint you must...

Debt collector did not validate debt and they reported to credit bureaus

Maybe. Its a tricky matter under the FCRA because if it were to be determined that the actions were negligent and not willful, you need to have...

I recieved a letter stating that im being sue of an unpaid debt.Ireally dont have the money to pay the amount why not collection

You should consult a debt collection attorney to review to determine if you have some defenses available such as statute of limitations or...

Can collection agency garnish ENTIRE paycheck?

She needs to consult a debt collection attorney. There are limits to amounts for garnishment and potential exemptions. Is there a judgment? Who is...

Can a joint stipulation in a credit card suit mean that it the case may be dropped?

A joint stipulation means that the parties agreed to whatever action they are asking the Court to take. Review the stipulation to see what it is...

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When someone files an action in Florida to register a foreign judgment, does the debtor have to respond?

You already have the judgment. The domestication allows enforcement actions within the state. It does not eliminate the need to provide required...

Collecting a judgment

You could search for the address yourself. However, if the Defendant has failed to pay, you may need assistance to take legal action to collect...