Can an unpaid medical bill that has been turned over for collection create a lein on real property?

Not unless they file a lawsuit and prove the debt. Was there an agreement as to the balance, or is the debt legally for the "reasonable value" of...

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Is it to late to submit exempt forms for garnishment of wages?

File the Claim of Exemption ASAP. You can also file with the Labor Commissioner because your employer failed to give you timely notice of the...

Write a demand letter containing all of the relevant facts. At the end of the letter, ask them to respond, in writing, if they disagree with...

Can a furniture store put a person in collection for being late 10 days after a bill was due?

Yes, but watch your credit score. Any creditor can employ a collection agency to collect, even if there is no default. However, the account...

Do you have to use a collection attorney in the same state where the person you are trying to collect from lives?

Talk with the attorney(s) whom you are considering hiring. Is the debt a business debt? Is there a basis for bringing suit in California? ...

Is it legal for a company to turn soneone over to a collection agency without first presenting a bill to you for payment?

In answer to your general question, yes they can send it to a collection agency. They just cannot report the account as delinquent until after...

How long does it take to receive and execute a sheriff's sale of a judgment debtor's primary residence?

Possibly6 months or a year. You will need to do an appraisal and get a title search. Then you need to schedule a court hearing. You will need to...

Can a judgement for money from a divorce be squashed in a bankruptcy?

Check with a family law lawyer about what your ex could do in family court if you filed BK. An ordinary money judgment can be discharged in BK,...

I am owed money for a loan that was never paid and the vehicle never returned. How do I assigned a third party to collect?

Contact several collection agencies. Each agency has a different fee structure and requirements.

Can a wage garnishment, bank levy and a lien on home all be done at the same time?

Yes, you can use all three methods at the same time. If there is a possibility of collecting a large amount, you should have a family law lawyer...