Where do I file a claim to get the garnished wages back?

If the creditor sent the garnishment request to the Sheriff after you filed the BK petition, the creditor is in violation of the automatic BK stay....

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What rights do I have that protect me from a shady (alledged) debt collection?

As for "validation" of the debt, not just "verification", along with the name and address of the original creditor and evidence that they now own...

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Is there any California debt collection law pertaining to repeatedly receiving abandoned calls from an auto-dialer?

Because the collector is the original creditor, the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act does not apply. However, California's Rosenthal...

More information is needed in order to give you the best advise. You should gather all of your documents and sit down with a lawyer who is...

How do you calculate interest on late setllement payments in CA?

I am not sure what resources are available in Santa Cruz, but in Los Angeles, the District Attorney has support enforcement unit. They do not...

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Does the fixed amount paid to the Sheriff increased the balance of the garnishment?

In order to resolve this, you should demand, and then make a motion, to have the court enter a "Satisfaction of Judgment." If there are...

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What happens when the sheriff receives monthly payment on a granishment

The Sheriff holds the money for a short time, to allow the debtor time to file a Claim of Exemption. If the debtor does nothing, the money is then...

Judges do not like litigants who evade service of process. What will happen is that the process server will return 3 times. If anyone is at home,...

How does the Credit Bureau verify a unsecured CC debt with a collection agency? What is the process?

The process with the credit reporting agencies is to dispute the debt, and the amount, with each of the three agencies. They will contact the...

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What does a collection agency have to send you to show proper validation after you sent a validation letter to them?

"Validation" and "verification" are different things. in your case, it appears that the account has been transferred or sold to the present...

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