Debt Collection: Does the collection agency have to put settlement agreement in writing?

First of all, their demand for a "convenience fee" may be an illegal debt collection practice, in violation of federal law and of California law. ...

How can I get someone to cash checks that I am writing (Court Ordered)?

What is the court order? Is it a civil judgment, or a Small Claims judgment, or is it a criminal restitution order, or is it some other kind of...

If my car is registered under a trust, can it be levied by a court judgement from a debt collector?

How much is your car worth? Is there a lienholder (i.e. a lender with a security interest)? Under California law you have an exemption of a...

I was married in 2002, separated in 2005 and was told I'd been divorced in 2006 by my ex from Nevada somehow, via paper. True?

Will your ex tell you the case number? Or the name of the court, i.e., County of X? Do you know the name of the city in Nevada where the ex lives...

What process in CA must a lending entity follow to enforce a UCC filing on accounts receivables?

Is this a business debt or a consumer debt? If it is a business debt, you should retain an attorney. There are details which are not included in...

Attempting to collect a $26,330+ judgment and the Debtors filed a motion to set aside the default judgment on Jan 10, 2012!

An Order to Appear for Judgment Debtor Examination must be served personally. Is your judgment against an actual, living person, or against an...

No mediation firm works in this way. A mediator only works after he/she is contacted by both sides. What this "mediation firm" is doing is using...

"Punitive damages" are not included in the FDCPA. You can recover "actual damages", which may include emotional distress and aggravation and...

You, and/or your mother may have grounds to sue the collection agency and credit card company for unfair debt collection practices and to recover...

After judgement, can creditors come after whole life insurance? I live in CA.

No. The life insurance is exempt. You mentioned the date of the Case Management Conference. Read the Summons and Notice of Case Management...

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