Would chapter 13 bankruptcy reduce a single debt (deficiency judgment from walk away)?

Chapter 13 is a powerful tool to settle your creditor obligations and reorganize your debt while under the protection of the bankruptcy laws. It...

Bankruptcy or what should I do??

There is no substitute for reviewing the facts with an attorney in your area. You can find a bankruptcy attorney on AVVO or use the link below to...

They are a securitized trust to whom the right to receive payments on the original note you signed (I assume) was transferred shortly after you...

Is there a defense for a debt collection when the debt is owed?

Don't rush to assume that the debt is "owed." Sometimes you have a defense when the collector cannot prove the assignment of debt from the...

I paid a judgment. How do I get it to show paid on my credit report?

1) get a copy of your credit report from each credit reporting agency 2) highlight the trade line showing the judgment 3) write each credit...

I am being sued for a dept on a vehicle that was repossessed 6 years ago, what kind of attorney handles that

In addition to Mr. Bain's advice, you should take a moment to consider bankruptcy protection. Depending on the overall amount of debt you have, it...

I was sued for nonpayment of a credit card by Capital One Bank and the attorney has yet to give a balance on what I owe.

The Michigan Attorney General cannot represent you in a private civil lawsuit. If you want an attorney to assist you, you will have to retain one...

Can private student loans be discharged in bankruptcy?

In theory, yes. This would require a separate lawsuit in the midst of your bankruptcy. In the lawsuit, you would argue that if you were forced to...

Debit collections harassing phone calls.

The fact that they refuse to give identification information just screams out loud that they are not legitimate. I would pay a nickel to them if...

Can I sue a bill collector who keep saying I owe a bill and have already paid it and I got the proof its already in collection?

Keep in mind that the most powerful remedy normally available to sue debt collectors (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) only has a one (1) year...