"Should I use the FDCPA or FCRA when a debt collector has false credit reporting on me?"
Jan 23, 2017
You can actually use both the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to stop debt collectors from falsely reporting on your credit. Find out when and how e...
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"What language do I put in a cease and desist letter under the FDCPA?"
Jan 11, 2017
When you're writing a cease and desist letter, there's no magic language to use. You simply need to say, ""I refuse to pay any debt you have" or "I don't want you to communicate anymore with me" to th...
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"Will my FDCPA lawsuit against a debt collector settle or will it go to trial?"
Jan 10, 2017
This is a wonderful question. Very few cases actually go to trial for a few reasons such as: 1. The fact that most civil cases settle. 2. Fee shifting can take place. This means the debt collector can...
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"What could possibly happen after I've been sued in an ejectment lawsuit after a foreclosure?"
Jan 10, 2017
Unfortunately, bad things can happen when you've been sued in a ejectment lawsuit in Alabama. Here are a few things that can happen. 1. You could legitimately be kicked out of your house. 2. You could...
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Why a debt collector would have to pay your attorney's fees under the FDCPA
Jan 10, 2017
When you're dealing with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), there are some consequences that the debt collectors face. One of these consequences is that if you win your case, the collecto...
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"Now that my judgment has been satisfied, what happens with my credit report?"
Jan 10, 2017
Once the judgment against you has been satisfied, here are some steps you should take. First, you need to check your credit reports. If they're not reporting a judgment, then you're good. When a judgm...
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"How long do I have to answer an Alabama ejectment lawsuit after a foreclosure?"
Jan 10, 2017
In Alabama, you have 30 days from the time you were served to answer your ejectment lawsuit. An ejectment lawsuit happens AFTER a foreclosure. You will be kicked out of your home if you don't respond ...
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How to file your answer in an Alabama Small Claims debt collection lawsuit
Jan 10, 2017
If you represent yourself, I can't tell you what to put in your answer, but I can walk you through what you will be looking at when you file your answer. On the answer form, you will see 4 boxes, A, B...
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How to check for errors in your credit report
Jan 10, 2017
Your credit reports impact many areas of life. Here are a few steps you can take to make sure that they're perfect. 1. Print off your credit reports. 2. Literally go line by line and make sure that ev...
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What should happen with my credit reports now that I have a vacated judgment?
Jan 09, 2017
The first thing you should do is check your credit reports. If the judgment isn't there, then there's nothing to do. However, if the judgment is still on your credit report, then you should properly d...
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