Under federal law, you can be sued in one of two places--where the debt was incurred (Texas), or where you currently reside (Nevada). Since they...

Received summons for small claims court case regarding credit card debt. Not sure how to answer.

Contact an attorney who defends these cases to see if it is worth getting one involved.

You may also want to contact the lawyer and other creditors and let them know that your only source of income is social security disability, and...

My research says that judgment stay on the credit report for seven years after "date of entry." Also background reports are consumer reports under...

How do I stop garnishment on my wages for a debt that isn't mine?

I agree that you need to get an attorney involved. There is not only a basis to get the garnishment stopped, but there might also be a violation of...

A collection agency sent a letter to an address I use to live at.

Yes, you can still send a letter. The 30 days starts to run from the date you receive the notice. Just put in the letter that you received in on...

I want to know if there's a law prohibiting attorneys in civil cases from contact king me at work

You may have a claim against the lawyer under the FDCPA depending on the type of contact, the type of debt, etc. Contact a consumer lawyer in...

My mother died owing approx $4300 in credit card debt. She had no real property - is her family responsible for this debt?

Yes. Your family is NOT responsible to pay the credit card debt. Only if there are sufficient assets in the estate will the credit card company get...

Can a car dealership pull my credit report without my permission?

In Arizona, because it is a community property state, a creditor (including a dealership) can run your credit since you will also be obligated on...

I just rec'd a bill in my name for credit card approx. $10k that I did not make but know who did they paid everypymt for 3 yrs

If you did not open the account, did not know the friend opened the account did not make any of the charges, and did not benefit from the account.,...