Yes, the spouse is at risk for being sued, as to the extent the card was used for family expenses they can bear responsibility for that debt. That...

Do you have to pay back student loans if the college has been discredited

You may have an argument that the loan can be wiped out in bankruptcy if it was a private loan, and the school is not eligible for federal funds. ...

Me in Portland and husband in Eugene!

I agree with Ms. Gruber, that likely either venue is okay. Start with a consultation with a local bankruptcy attorney to discuss the specifics of...

I have a lien on my house.the lender can release the lien.that true.

Yes they can. Ask lender to confirm that it intends to release the lien after you pay settlement money. best of luck, Tim L....

Our home was foreclosed on in 2007. We just got a bill on our second mortgage. Can they still collect?

This is truly a nuanced issue, that will require you talking with an attorney who can review the loan agreement, and go over the facts with you. ...

How can I stop my wages from being garnished if I can't afford what the collection agency is asking of me?

This is not about fault necessarily, so I hope you do not feel like you are a bad person for not being able to pay this debt. If you do not agree...

2 loans on Oregon home, both are in default, 2nd is home equity line. No notice of default from either, can HELOC sue me?

Based on what you wrote, I would counsel you to invest in a consultation with a local bankruptcy attorney who can counsel you in greater detail...

I have a wage garnishment dose there have to be time between rounds of garnishments so a person can get ahead a little!

There is NOT any requirement that there be a break between wage garnishments, I am afraid. If you can afford to pay the debt, but just want to...

I am sorry to say, but none of the potential legal arguments you state have any validity. When a bank charges off a debt, and/or sells it, that is...

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I made my payment to collection agency, but am getting garnished, how can they do this?

I agree with what the other attorneys have said to you on this matter. One question: did you have an agreement in writing with the collection...