How do I get my wage garnishment lowered?

Michigan has a statute that allows you to petition the court for installment payments based on your ability to pay -- it is very common for the...

If I received a call from a third party debt collector and the caller id read as my wifes cell number, is that legal?

No, it is not legal. Interesting that the debt collector is set up to show your wife's cell as the caller ID -- I'd bet from that fact that they...

Ordinarily, the bank cashing the check, i.e., Chase, is responsible. I also agree with Mr. Klisz's answer that a police report should be made. If...

How do I respond to a complaint from a debt collection agency in the state of Michigan? Do I deny all allegations?

Does your client owe the debt and is everything accurately stated in the complaint? Often, debt collectors make mistakes and/or don't have the...

What to do if jdb just filed motion for summary disposition ?

I agree with the other attorney - it would not be possible to teach you want you need to know to properly defend the motion in this forum. Even if...

What is the statute of limitations when filing a civil lawsuit?

The other attorneys are correct -- the statute of limitations is 6 years in Michigan, so regardless of whether the debt was discharged in...

How long can money due a landlord stay owed if THEY stopped pursuing payments?

In Michigan, judgments are good for 10 years. That means that the landlord can sit back, wait for interest to accrue until it is worth collecting...

First, I agree with the other comments - you really need a lawyer to represent you. LVNV is well known for suing on stale debts, overstating debts,...

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It would probably be easier to have your husband simply open another checking account in his name only and, then, of course, stop depositing any...

My question is in regard to being sued by a junk debt buyer and sending a DV letter.

Junk debt buyers seldom have the evidence needed to prove their claims in court - you most likely have valid defenses to LVNV's claims. Further,...

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