My question is should I pay this agency the fee so this do not go onto my credit report or should I get a lawyer first.

What you can do is immediately respond in writing and demand that they validate the debt, by showing you proof that they are legally entitled to...

I paid ex's credit card debts and wrote other checks. Can I take him to small claims?

You can give small claims court a try. Under Wisconsin law the statute of limitations on open accounts (i.e., credit cards), and written and oral...

How do I stop the collection of arrears once the 10 year statute of limitations is reached??

It looks to be 10 years from date payment due for debt accrued prior to 10/1/93; 10 years after termination of obligation for payments due after...

Do I have any recourse if my roommate has said that he will not accept any subletter I present?

Please submit a new question and tell us when your lease expires?

What to expect when being sued in small claims court?

You do not need a lawyer in small claims court, and normally lawyers are not even allowed. You can go to the court right now, and in the office...

After debt collector got the full judgement, can they file abstract?

Unfortunately, it isn't possible to say for sure what is going on without seeing all the relevant documents. But there are some things you can do...

Garnishment has been paid, but the plaintiff says they don't have the record and the sheriff holds onto it for 45 days ?

If you want it cleared up "now", you can pay the plaintiff yourself, get a release from them, and take that release to the sheriff and you can wait...

Do I have to give my bank information to a debt collector?

The best course of action will be to handle this with a different method of payment. Don't pick fights with them over trivial matters. You got a...

What can I do to get my social security card back from my ex?

I suggest you do whatever is easiest. Wouldn't it be easier to get a new card?

Dispute the debt immediately in writing. You also should separately talk to the store manager. If you are a regular customer the manager might fix...