I owed a dentist office $300, my credit report states it's been charged off and a collection agency has it, can the dentist sue?

Yes, but I doubt someone would sue over $300....

Same bill collected by two different collection agencies, plus I was called by a computer every day at noon for 6 months

I would first contact both debt collectors to see who has the rights to collect the debt. If possible, I would also contact the original creditor...

Are they allowed to do this?

Wow! It sounds like the collector is engaging in conduct that is prohibited by the FDCPA. They are not allowed to be as rude to you as they are...

Civil Suit against me for some charges made in 2007-2008, how to proceed?

Has there actually been a lawsuit filed? Was it the College that was contacting you via email or a third party debt collector a few years ago? ...

I keep getting lawyer notices in the mail saying a creditor has recently filed a civil suit against my mother

This sounds to me like it is probably a scam debt collector (see my article, below). If in fact it is a legitimate debt collector it sounds to me...

Called by debt collector wage garnishment from judgment, I should settle before they talk to my HR and put a WG on me.

I would take issue with the statement that they told you once they garnished you that you couldn't do anything. In fact, you could do something;...

Will a postnuptual protect me from my spouse's creditors & debts?

From my understanding the Creditors do not have to act according to the Prenump. The Prenump is a contract between you and your wife, not you and...

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Settlement of debt with creditor

If they have the legal right to collect the money, they don't need to notify you before they file a lawsuit against you. If you believe they were...

The Judge granted a default in my favor. How do I get the money now?

You may need to hire a collection lawyer or a general practice lawyer to help you execute the judgment.

Do I have to provide a relative's address to a debt collector?

If once you tell them that the consumer does not reside at your address and tell them to stop calling you they must cease the calls. If they...