What rights do I have when a debt collectors calls my job?

You should consult with a consumer attorney in your area to confirm whether you may have a potential lawsuit against the debt collector for...

The only thing required of you is to attend the Mandatory Settlement Conference. You aren't required to settle and it sounds like you couldn't...

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I have received a "wage garnishment" order from the US Marshals (Los Angeles, CA) due to a Writ from 1 debt not discharged in BK

The attorneys on this site cannot communicate with you regarding potentially representing you when responding to these requests. I would suggest...

Is email notification of debt collection the same as "in writing?"

Pierce and Associates' name gets tossed around a lot here on AVVO. This sounds like a scam in which the caller is trying to frighten you into...

Under Texas & Florida law-can a debtor's wages and all sources of income be garnisheed to satisfy debt?

Speaking to Texas only, wages cannot be garnished if the wages are earned in the state of Texas.

Filing a 998 offer in response to debt collector lawsuit

Filing a 998 offer won't be considered an Answer to the lawsuit by the Court. If you fail to file an Answer prior to the statutory deadline,...

Is this a legal debt collection practice?

This sounds like a pretty common scam to me. I have called some of these companies back for clients of mine and they magically tell me that they...

How to do a debt settlement with credit card company?

If you have been served with a lawsuit, you have limited time to file an Answer. If you fail to do so, the creditor can request that the Court...

If I have a money judgment entered against me in California, will this affect my husband's real property?

Your judgment creditors can only attach to property in your name. That would include any joint bank accounts you may have, but not his own real...

Can a bank freeze my account to pay off a defaulted credit card without a judgment?

If you have a bank account with the same bank that you owe on a credit card, they usually have a right to offset the debt owed by withdrawing money...