Sued by Collection Agency in MA for Account Charged Off When Living in FL. Last payment 2008. Moved from FL to MA in 2011.

You definitely need to file an Answer to the lawsuit (due within 20 days from the date they said the Summons was served); and you may want to...

How can I stop harassing phone calls from scammers?

It sounds like you are being harassed, and the debt collectors may have violated state and federal laws. You can send a cease & desist letter,...

Need a suggestion on what to do ?

I agree, you can send a cease and desist letter yourself, which should stop all of the calls. But, you also probably want to discuss the issues...

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Can judgments be transferred from one collection agency to another if the account is sold?

Yes, judgments can be sold to other collection companies. If a new company takes you to court to enforce the judgment -- trying to garnish your...

My boyfriend died has 2 children one still a minor and the adult child cannot take responsibility for his sister. Can I?

I'm very sorry for your loss. You could file a petition in your county's probate court to become her guardian. Whether the court will grant that...

Can i file bankruptcy if i am married without my spouse filing in Massachusetts

Yes, one married spouse can file for bankruptcy alone. You'll want to consult with a bankruptcy attorney though, regarding any affects that it may...

Is a debt collector (in this case a lawyer collecting a judgement) required to provide me with a payment history?

For more information on post-judgment processes, the Pine Tree Legal website linked below has some answers about the debt collection process in...

I'm not sure if a collection company or the payday loan company itself is calling you. If it's the payday loan company, then Mass state laws...

I'm a little confused about what your potential employers would see, or what civil case records worry you. If a debt collector sues you, and you...

I'm in foreclosure . the loan is in my father's name . i inherited the house the credit union will not work with me

You may qualify for free legal assistance from the Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project. They have a clinic that helps with foreclosures, and you can...