I was granted a lien on the ex's property, because he owed me money. Is it illegal for him to sell it, without my permission?

It is probably not illegal for him to sell it without you being paid, however as a practical matter it may not be possible, since most buyers...

I am facing a mortgage deficiency judgement - what is the best way to settle with them prior to a deficiency bring granted?

I disagree that the deficiency could be time-barred. The legislature shortened the time for claiming deficiency from five years to one year, with...

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What happens if a collection agency files suit but sends it to an incorrect address? Does it affect my time to respond?

It may be proper to serve your parents if you still technically reside there (say you are still a college student and use your parents' home as a...

Can a debt collecting company put a record on my credit report without my social security?

Typically credit reporting agencies require two out of three identifiers before they will place a tradeline on your reports: name, address and...

What could happen when a law office is threatening me regarding an old credit card debt?

The voice on the other end of the phone could be from a very professional debt collection attorney's office that will sue you with every "i" dotted...

What is the Statute of Limitation on debts

Determining the applicable statute of limitations involves answering a bunch of questions. Some of what may need to be determined: whether the...

Which state matters for credit card debt

While you can be sued in the state where the account was opened, it's best for the creditor to sue you in the new state. The new state will...

Possibly being sued by a junk debt buyer. What should I do

If you haven't gotten mail from the collector, it's more likely a "Buffalo" style collection (good news: annoying but harmless) agency or junk debt...

What is the general process a creditor has to go through to seize a commingled bank that owned by non-debter spouse?

In general, the creditor would need to institute supplementary proceedings and prove that there are funds in the account that belong to you. On a...

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Collection agency keeps calling looking for someone else.

The FDCPA, but also perhaps your state's collections and phone harassment laws, as well as perhaps the TCPA. You now have a valuable claim. See a...