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Was served a summons to appear in court..FL for a cc debt...should I mediate

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

I agree with Ms. Manner's answer. I would add if you challege the lawsuit and lose you may open the door for actual attorney's fees, You will need...

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Can a debt collector force me to sell my non primary residence or if they put a lien on it -how long does that lien last?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

You presented several different questions. A lein ordinarily will be enforcceable for ten years. The judge=ment will also be collectable for ten...

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Can a hospital send an account to collections even though you are making payments?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

The short answer is yes. You will need to consult with a lawyer locally. Start keeping a log of all calls and letters, and demand in writing all...

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If you make regular, monthly payments to clinic, can they send you to collections? They say my account is past due.

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

I agree with Mr. Passe's answer and I would like to add ,you will need to consult with a lawyer locally. Start keeping a log of all calls and...

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Would a unsecured note witten into a divorice decrea affected by statue of limatations?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

Generally speaking judgments are collectable for ten years. You will need to consult with a lawyer locally. Start keeping a log of all calls...

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I did work for a friend of a friends car and they have not paid in 6 months. This is in SC. What options do I have?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

I would suggest talking with them and looking into small claims court if the conversation does not go well and end with money in hand. Good Luck

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Does SC have a statute of limitation on old debt

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

Generally speaking Judgments are collectable for ten years. You will need to consult with a lawyer locally. Start keeping a log of all calls...

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Statute of limitations for old judgement.

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

From the fact you have shared it is difficut to tell when they got the judgment and where you were served. But ordinarily judgments remain...

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I have been paying a collection agency for my medical bill. If I can't pay, can they pursue my wife?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

The short answer is yes. You will need to consult with a lawyer locally. Start keeping a log of all calls and letters, and demand in writing all...

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Lets say, I have only one credit card debt and they won in court. I have lost myjob can i pay this off with lesser payment, how?

Shawn's answer | Answered on November 15, 2009

Once the debt has been reduced to judgment there is very little motivation for the agency to settle because they spent money and the judgment will...

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Was served a summons to appear in court..FL for a cc debt...should I mediate

Can a debt collector force me to sell my non primary residence or if they put a lien on it -how long does that lien last?

Can a hospital send an account to collections even though you are making payments?

If you make regular, monthly payments to clinic, can they send you to collections? They say my account is past due.

Would a unsecured note witten into a divorice decrea affected by statue of limatations?

I did work for a friend of a friends car and they have not paid in 6 months. This is in SC. What options do I have?

Does SC have a statute of limitation on old debt

Statute of limitations for old judgement.

I have been paying a collection agency for my medical bill. If I can't pay, can they pursue my wife?

Lets say, I have only one credit card debt and they won in court. I have lost myjob can i pay this off with lesser payment, how?