What can I do as a defendant for a collection agency trying to sue me?

Have a debt collection attorney review the complaint and facts to determine if Portfolio Recovery is entitled to file this suit. There are...

What do I do about the Notice of Hearing I received from a Debt Collection attorney

You need to respond. Consult with a debt collection attorney in your area. The first consultation is usually free. Amex is attempting to obtain or...

Can they take money from a joint married checking account, when only one spouse is on the judgement?

No. But this fact will not prevent the debt collector from seeking a Writ of Garnishment. This action could happen and the money taken and held by...

If I get a judgment against me in my credit card debt case, will it be annulled when I claim bankruptcy?

You should consult a debt collection attorney to discuss both bankruptcy and non bankruptcy options. Just because the debt collector has filed a...

Does wage garnishment HOH exemption in Florida only apply if you make the higher salary? I'm facing wage garnishment, and have

The Head of Household is defined as: (c) “Head of family” includes any natural person who is providing more than one-half of the support for a...

I've been paying $100.00 monthly since 3 years ago, to a collection agency from a Citibank $27.000.00 line of credit

If your payment arrangement was not part of a settlement of a case, then they would have initiate legal proceedings to enforce the debt. If you...

I owe Florida fines for trafficking charge can Florida garnish my disability SSI back pay and monthly checks

There are statutory exemptions from garnishment that depend on your income and assets. If there is a current garnishment order, you would have to...

Creditor from another state

They would record the judgment in the county in which you reside and either attach to real property you own or petition court for post judgment...

Could be a scam and is no doubt illegal. But be sure to get the name of the debt collector, company name address and phone number. If the debt...

In the state of Florida is it legal for a Credit Union or Bank to require or demand a Co-owner of a home with Rights of Survi

Are you obligated for the loan as well? Generally if the deceased was the only borrower then there are few reasons for the Credit Union to seek a...

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