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A judgement has been filed for credit card debt, the defendant has offered settlement and statue of limitations expire in 3 mo.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

How are you computing the "Statue of Limitations", here? If there is a judgment filed, the statue of limitations is inapplicable since there is...

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I live in the state of VA. Can i be held accountable for my wifes credit card debt.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

I'm not licensed in VA so hopefully a VA attorney will chime in here and answer your question directly. With that said, from my research, Virginia...

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Am I responsible for my husband's debt should he pass away.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

I concur with Attorney Gaide.

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How to get a paying a job at a lawfirm

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

When I was young and wanted experience working in a law firm I created a resume and literally went door to door to every law firm I could find. I...

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I have my ex boyfriend owe me money 14500$ ,we have written agreement that he will pay in full by april of 2012.He hasn't paid.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

As Mr. Gold said, you need to take the contract to a local attorney. If I were you, since there is so much money at stake, I wouldn't try to...

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I am being sued by second owner of debt. need to know how to negotiate or settle.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

I would hire an attorney or plan on showing up at all court hearings to ensure a default judgment is not taken against you. If you want to try and...

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What would happen if someone took out a large bank loan then got fired and then left the country forever? silly isnt it?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

I'm not quite certain if this is a real question. My guess is that they would be unable to get a loan that wasn't secured by some sort of personal...

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I have been paying on my account at a hospital in Michigan, the turned me over to collections.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

I agree that you should pull a credit report. Go to www.annualcreditreport.com to do so. Its the website that is endorsed by the US and its free....

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How do Lawyers obtain debt collection information? Are they suppose to collect the money themselves prior to verifying data?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

Yes, basically, an attorney is required to review a debt collection file before any letters/collection activity takes place unless the letter...

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In the State of Ohio is a surviving spouse liable for debts incurred by the deceased spouse?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

Possibly, under The Doctrine of Necessities (which I don't see anywhere that Ohio has refused to apply - but discuss with a lawyer), if the account...

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A judgement has been filed for credit card debt, the defendant has offered settlement and statue of limitations expire in 3 mo.

I live in the state of VA. Can i be held accountable for my wifes credit card debt.

Am I responsible for my husband's debt should he pass away.

How to get a paying a job at a lawfirm

I have my ex boyfriend owe me money 14500$ ,we have written agreement that he will pay in full by april of 2012.He hasn't paid.

I am being sued by second owner of debt. need to know how to negotiate or settle.

What would happen if someone took out a large bank loan then got fired and then left the country forever? silly isnt it?

I have been paying on my account at a hospital in Michigan, the turned me over to collections.

How do Lawyers obtain debt collection information? Are they suppose to collect the money themselves prior to verifying data?

In the State of Ohio is a surviving spouse liable for debts incurred by the deceased spouse?