A collection agency called nephew out of our state (MN) and harrassed him for info about us.

The answer above is entirely correct. I would add that the debt collector can only contact third parties if they don't already know where to...

My mother died, leaving credit card debt.

If you were not a co-signer on the card, they have misrepresented the character of the debt and violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. ...

Can they make me pay the entire loan about to get my repoed car back?

You may want to look into whether the repossession was done properly. Attorney Todd Murray in the uptown area of Minneapolis presented a...

When/should I stop paying credit cards?

The other advantage of hiring an attorney early is that your attorney can write to the creditor and inform them you are represented and they are...

Does this constitute grounds for a harrassment suit?

Disclaimer: I am not admitted to practice law in Iowa. I am a lawyer, but not your lawyer. And you get what you pay for when you get free legal...

Are credit card companies required to follow a court order when a couple stops paying on their credit cards?

First, a disclaimer that I am not admitted to practice law in your state. And I am not your lawyer. And you get what you pay for when you get...

In general, judgment creditors seek to collect the money judgment. The most common way to collect a judgment is by garnishment of wages and/or...

I have a clear tiltle on my car but owe loan payments. Can they sue me?

Yes, they can sue you if you fail to make payments or otherwise breach the contract. There are many loans that are not secured by any property,...

The posting above is generally correct, but did not answer your question of whether your Mother-in-law's house can be sold out from under her. The...

I have no income, lost all assets, and over 20,000 in debt to credit companies. Can I file without costs?

You can also contact Legal Aid - Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota has an office in Alexandria. If they cannot help you, or refer you to...