I spoke with the collector on the phone and agreed to pay the debt?

As a practical matter, $50 per month is probably the best darn deal possible. Asking them again may rock the boat and work against you in the future.

Should I ask for all I paid or only the portion unfulfilled in a bankruptcy proof of claim?

Your claim should be for $2900 assuming the work does not need to be redone to complete the job.

Is this worth getting a lawyer involved or a lawsuit?

I think you are telling us that you do owe a student loan, as you say you are now paying on the loan. Experience teaches that people are normally...

The lessor of the vehicle is/was entitled to know what happened to it. That said, you can file bankruptcy, and you are required to disclose what...

I am sorry they are doing this to you. The place to start is with your rental contract. How long is your rental agreement? Six months, one year, or...

Let somebody test drive my dirtbike and now it won’t start

I don't see where you can go with this. You gave the other person permission to take the bike for a ride. There is nothing in your question to show...

You are still able to seek a settlement. Nothing stops you from calling the the lawyer to try and work things out. Here is the link to my legal...

If you and he are able to agree on you keeping the car, that agreement can be included in the written divorce settlement, and made into a court...

Repossessed Auto?

I suggest you talk to one or more bankruptcy attorneys immediately about a bankruptcy case called Chapter 13. It may force the lender to return...

Advice on collection agency payment

You mention that you are "surviving" on unemployment. That is a big struggle. I assume you have no real assets to speak of. How would you...