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Can a company, who has been bought out in the last year, send my remaining balance on a bill to a collections agency?
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Answered on May 28, 2013
Send them a certified letter, return receipt requested, asking them to whom payments should be directed, and continue to pay.
Many installment...
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What can I do about vacating a Default Judgment past the response time limit if I just now found out about it?
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Answered on January 24, 2013
I am a California attorney and cannot advise you on AZ law. I can however pose a question for you: Do you expect PLAINTIFF's attorney to advise...
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How long does it usually take to get served papers when a collector says they are gonna file suit?
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Answered on January 24, 2013
Before a collector can file suit it must typically retain local counsel. If this is the case, a lawsuit may be 30-60 days away. If not, you likely...
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I won my small claims case against 2 defendants - how is the judgment divided so I know how to best approach collection?
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Answered on December 26, 2012
If you sued both individuals as co-defendants in the same case, each is liable for the full amount of the judgment owed and not yet collected,...
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What can I do when a debt collector lies?
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Answered on December 24, 2012
This is not an uncommon practice among debt collectors which is why Mr. Gold is correct.
Also did you notify the other side that the calls were...
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I recieved a letter from my exwife lawyer in the mail today. It said "A letter of withdrawal " this lawyer will no longer rep h
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Answered on December 22, 2012
"Withdrawal" suggests terminating the attorney-client relationship prematurely.
When this happens the cause is often that the Attorney (1) wasn't...
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Cosigner suing me, please, any advice
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Answered on December 19, 2012
A question remains as to the relationship between you and your sister, and whether she has any recourse against you for making voluntary payments...
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Can a debt collector garnish someones checking account without their approval?
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Answered on December 19, 2012
I am a California lawyer so I cannot speak to the laws of the state of Texas.
Generally speaking, however, once a judgment is entered against a...
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How long do you have to sue a debt collecter, and can I sue for this?
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Answered on December 19, 2012
There is a one year statute of limitations to file an action under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). In your case, that...
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I recieved a letter from a creditor claiming I owed a debt
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Answered on December 17, 2012
You can find an Arizona Consumer lawyer experienced in debt collection defense at the website of the National Association of Consumer Advocates at...
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