If you have a payday loan that is now in collection(third party). Can they serve you legal papers at your place of employment?

It is perfectly legal to serve a summons at a person's place of employment. If the sheriff can't find you at home then your job becomes the next...

My business partner wrote and signed a $2500 check it was returned,i knew nothing about it for 14 years-- later

Nobody can collect on a returned check from 14 years ago. But the underlying debt may still be owed if it is a debt to the government. Is it for...

Garnishment against small business account.

I practice in Illinois and in our state the lawsuit against you would not affect your husband's separate accounts or wages. The creditor would not...

The late payments should not be reported on your credit report. Contact the credit reporting agencies to dispute their reports. Contact the...

Can a collection agency get a warrent for my arrest?

A collection agency cannot put you in jail for the unpaid debt. However they can serve a Citation to Discover Assets under the case number of the...

I live in Kansas. what is the statute of limitations for a landlord trying to collect on a judgement 10 years ago?

A statute of limitations refers to the time period allowed for a person to file a lawsuit. If the lawsuit hasn't been filed by that time the...

Discharged from chap 7 and surrendered house about 5 months ago. How long before the bank starts foreclosure??heard no word yet

When you write that you surrendered the house does that mean that you already moved out? That's too bad because you could live there rent free for...

I went to renew my lic. on line rmv records said i owed a late fee of $40.00 from feb of 1992 they said i paid a fine late

I know it may be galling to pay something you don't think you owe. But it is $40.00. Sometimes it is easier to just get it over with and out of...

Payday loan threat

It looks like these payday collectors are threatening you with jail when they say they have a "warrant". You can't go to jail for a debt owed. So...

Can I be arrested and incarcerated for a judgment that was entered against me in 2005 for a financial debt?

You can't be arrested or go to jail for owing money. You can be arrested for failing to comply with the court ordered subpoena. Your options are...