I owe a hospital $3600, If I pay them a reasonable amount each month can they turn me over to a collection agency ?

Generally, a creditor is under no obligation to work with you or accept payments. The primary exception would be where the original contract or...

Filing bankruptcy after trying to reduce credit card debt through agencies

I'm sorry to hear about your debt management/debt settlement company experiences. Unfortunately, many people who make an honest effort through...

How legit are debt settlement companies and agreements with them?

Sadly, many people who work hard and strain their budgets to work with debt settlement companies end up in bankruptcy anyway--often after paying...

I need help clearing up a few bankruptcy questions that i have

Most unsecured debts can be discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and credit card debt is one of the most common types of debt listed in bankruptcy...

Can the wife of my child's father be order to pay child support?

I'm not a Michigan attorney and can't advise you on your specific situation, but generally the spouse of a non-custodial parent has no legal...

My husband and I are getting a divorce and he wants visitation rights for our cat. I don't want him in the house at all.

Surprisingly enough, pet visitation has become an increasingly popular issue over the past few years. A 1981 Texas case (Arrington v. Arrington)...

There is a lot of confusion about Miranda warnings and the role they play in an arrest. Generally, law enforcement officers are required to read a...

Can I collect uneployment if I got fired, PA employment laws

I'm not a Pennsylvania attorney, but in most states eligibility after termination would depend upon the reason and circumstances. You may be able...

I'm moving to a different state and if I don't see my kids as often do I still have to pay the max child support?

I am not a California attorney; this is general information only. Depending on the applicable state guidelines and the amount of time in question,...

How long does an employer have to get the laid off employee their check, before it becomes a legal issue?

I am not an Arizona attorney, but I believe that you will find the answer to your question, along with information about wage claims, on the...