Can I be sued for not paying an ex girlfriend back the trade in value for a car I paid for that was used to buy another car for?

Did you have a written or verbal contract with this person? In other words, did you receive something of value when you bought used car # 1 for...

Can they still collect on this debt after 8 years.

It sounds like the "debt" was sold to a debt buyer. Debt buyers often buy huge blocks of many account numbers. Some of these accounts may have...

Does a bankrupt person, corp., etc. have the right to sue a non-bankrupt person, corp., etc.?

You are wise to ask whether the lender has standing to pursue the claim. It is possible the bankruptcy trustee is the party with standing, it is...

Do I need an attorney in order to file for bankruptcy?

There is also a "Lo Bono Chapter 7" program in Maryland. The Low Bono Chapter 7 Listing is a list of attorneys who are willing to accept reduced...

The judgment creditor / Plaintiff can levy the bank account again. Why tempt fate? I would not deposit additional funds in an account that has...

Can I cancell a payment plan I made with a collection agency?

If you have not received any written explanation of the debt, you don't even know if it belongs to you. You can't acknowledge a debt without...

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What form do I use to respond to a lawsuit brought against me by a hospital for an emergency room visit (nonpayment) .

(1) Is this a small claims, limited civil, or unlimited civil case? (2) Who is suing you? The hospital or a debt buyer who claims to have...

Due to a med. disability and lack of money, I am not able to pay my credit cards. Is it better to file BK or try debt relief?

Over the years, I have had many bankruptcy clients who first tried debt settlement services and it cost them tens of thousands of dollars. And...

Can I still amend my chapter 7 to include my tax refunds?

Were the taxes dischargeable in your bankruptcy? It is unlikely you can get the funds back because of the right of setoff (as mentioned by...

I have been periodically receiving calls from a collection agency for over a year and suddenly today they left a message saying

It could also be a scam. There is a fairly common scam in which callers threaten to arrest or sue your over bad checks. Payday loans are another...