My home is in the process of being foreclosed on. I received paperwork talking about discovery. What does this mean?

In Maine, there is a Foreclosure Diversion Program -- if you request mediation the lawsuit is automatically diverted to the court's program to see...

Can you be sued in a state where you haven't lived for more than 10 years for a default on a credit card?

Your second question asks if you can check online to see if there's a judgment against you -- probably not. You may want to try either calling the...

Hi, I'd like to know where to go to find out about a lien evidently filed against me in Philadelphia back in 1989.

Also, if you know the name of the background check company, you should be able to request a copy of your report from them -- and if you were denied...

There is a collection company sending me mail wanting to collect on a debt that they bought from another creditor that

Sorry this is happening to you. You can mail or fax a letter back to the collection company requesting verification (written proof) of the debt. ...

Are Delbert Services legit to lend loans in the state of Maine?

While I cannot speak to this company in particular, if you are looking for a loan of $2,000 or less then Maine regulations protect against charging...

I received a summons from a prominent debt collector (it begins with a Z) a few days ago. What now?

If you were served with a summons, it means you were sued in court and in Massachusetts state courts you have 20 days to respond to the lawsuit...

I have 2 bad remarks on my credit report.

I agree with my colleague's response, and wanted to add that if you think the way it's reporting is inaccurate you can dispute it to the credit...

If you owe money on a payday loan, is a collector obligated to work with you to set up repayment so it is affordable?

I'm sorry this is happening to you, it was not clear if this is a loan you took out or your late husband took out. If it was your husband's, and...

What can happen to me if i owe money on a private loan but i don't have any money to pay it?

You can stop the calls if you'd like, by sending a cease & desist letter to the collection company asking them to stop all calls. The debt may be...

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I'm on SSI, and a deliquent private student loan has gone to a law firm. I cannot pay, will they take me to court?

Most important -- if you're sued, you should respond and file an answer. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be able to seek assistance from...