If they put the account on your credit report, you have a claim against them under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. And, in addition, if...

What to expect from invoking the doctrine of Volenti non fit injuria in debt collection suit?

What to expect in court: A blank stare by the judge, then he/she will erupt in laughter. After that, the judge will not take anything that you...

First of all, get the terms of the agreement in writing. Include their obligation to remove the negative information from your credit reports. It...

Having doubts, pro se, considering attorney. What to expect from an attorney for defendant on a debt collection lawsuit?

Not having reviewed the pleadings, discovery, relevant documents, etc., you should remember that the plaintiff has the burden of proof and must...

A company is going to take me to court to sell my home. Just served me and dont know where to start.

You can probably talk with an attorney by telephone, but a complete analysis of your situation will require a review of the documents. Where you...

I was drowning in a sea of debt when I sold my house to pay off all my creditors and I have the papers to prove it

From the limited facts that you present, it appears that the debt collector is engaging in a course of conduct which is in violation of the federal...

Is counsel allowed during Judgment Debtor Examinations?

The debtor has a Constitutional right, under the Due Process clause of the Constitution, to be represented by an attorney in all post-judgment...

There are a few names of lawyer on the summon. Do I need to include all of them in my response? Or Just their LLC name?

If the Summons and Complaint contain the names of several lawyers in the same law firm, you may address the envelope to the lead attorney. If two...

Can my ex-husband force me to pay half of the mortgage, even if he is keeping up with the payments himself?

Is this covered by your divorce judgment? If not, ask your divorce attorney why not. If you got a divorce, without an attorney, maybe you...

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Cavalry is a "debt buyer." It paid a couple of cents on the dollar to purchase the account from the original creditor. If Cavalry wants to go to...