It would be a good idea to speak with a consumer protection attorney about your situation, because: (1) statutes of limitations are not always...

They could sue you, but it would be a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") and similar state laws. If they tell you, or...

Scam debt collectors frequently use the word "mediation" in their fictitious names. It is common in the consumer debt market for: (1) very old...

?how do i add a survivor to a piece of land i bought back in the early 80s? I currently cannot find my copy of the title or dee

You will want to engage an attorney familiar with both estate planning and real property law. Your deed from the 1980s may be recorded with the...

There are federal and state laws that govern employment of minors. Michigan law does not allow minors to exceed 48 hours per week total for...

Is my mom responsible for a loan she co-signed for?

An attorney, especially one who deals with debt defense and/or consumer protection, should be able to help you figure out if the debt is now...

The statute of limitations may or may not be expired. The limitations period for the landlord's claim is probably six years, but the question in...

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You've described a situation in which someone--either a debt collector and/or collection attorney--may well have violated federal law. There are...

You will want to speak with a lawyer with banking law experience. When dealing with banks, the devil is in the details. Depending on what the bank...

Is there anything I can do at this point to negotiate this?

It's very possible the statute of limitations has run out on this debt and the collection efforts may be illegal under federal and state law. It...