Do I need a lawyer for help with overdue student loans?

I often get this exact same thing from my clients. The answer of whether or not they can take legal action depends on if you have Private or...

I am getting a settlement for social security disability, can stafford loans take all of my settlement

Unfortunately yes they can take a portion of your social security. If you are unable to work or disabled, you may be able to have your student...

Your license cannot be revoked, but you may be subject to debt collection calls, lawsuits and the like on your private student loans. In my...

I graduated from school of social work and now owe a great deal of money in student loans

I often get clients come to me with similar situations. This is a very common and frustrating situation. If these are Federal student loans, you...

WA state community property laws. Defaulted student loans, and wife inherits money.

It would appear that your name on the deed has the potential to put your home at risk because of your student loans. Assuming these are Federal...

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What qualifies as validation of debt for a private student loan? What if the amount doesn't match my records?

I agree with my colleague that there is not hard and fast rule on what constitutes "validation" under FDCPA. However, at a minimum, it must...

An 'on line' school I attended claims I owe them 2000 for a class I dropped. I am on financial Aide, what should I do?

Your school is not allowed to do this. I would try to talk to the president of the school.

Does the federal law allow you to file bankruptcy while already being in a debit consolidation program?

The fact these student loans required co-signers tells me they are Private and not Federal Student Loans. As such, I would assume your debt...

I took out a student loan for my Son.About 8thousand and 5 hundred dollars.Recently my Son passed away.Do I still owe this debt?

Probably not. The fact you were a co-signer tells me this is a Private Student Loan and was not a Federal Student loan because Federal Student...

If a student loan is well over 20 years old and no contact was ever made in attempt to collect is it legal to garnish wages?

This is a very common occurance. The government was waiting for a tax refund so they could "nab it." This is legal and common. However, the good...