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| Telephone harassment by creditor | 11/16/2009 | Regan Shinski |
Q: I would like to know what to do about this: For more than 3 months (as long as I've had my new ...
A: This kind of falls under the category "I know it's annoying but not big enough to do anything ...
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| Letter of Protection/Collections | 11/16/2009 | Regan Shinski |
Q: My wife was involved in a car accident in which the other driver was cited. She had injuries and was ...
A: This really depends on what you are calling a "Letter of Protection." This term has kind of grown ...
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| Sued by original creditors for credit card debt | 11/16/2009 | Creditwrench |
Q: I live in Illinois, and I was sued by Chase, Discover, and Citibank for credit card debt. I was ...
A: Filing BK is never a good idea. Too expensive and too many problems that can't be resolved by BK. ...
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| Old .. BofA account that I thought was long gone! | 11/15/2009 | Creditwrench |
Q: .... Im worried sick about this. I had a 3000 Dollar credit card from Bofa. Six years have gone by ...
A: Six years have gone by since you made your last payment to the creditor? Arizona statute of ...
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| exemptions from garnishment | 11/14/2009 | Regan Shinski |
Q: I live in Florida and am currently unemployed and collecting unemployment.I have approximately ...
A: Certain things are at risk. You can claim up to $1,000 in personal property, primary place of ...
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| Garnishment | 11/14/2009 | Jack Hall |
Q: Can a debt collector or attorney garnish unemployment compensation or freeze your bank account ...
A: This is not necessarily a yes or no question. First, some states, and I believe Florida might be ...
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| Landlord Tenant collections | 11/13/2009 | Jack Hall |
Q: I recently moved out of an Apartment in KY, having satisfied the lease terms and agreements. I ...
A: You should write them a letter and tell them exactly what you have said here (that you left the ...
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| Loan Sent To Collections After Bike Was Reported Stolen | 11/13/2009 | Regan Shinski |
Q: I had a 2007 Kawasaki ZX6R motorcycle. I had purchased it from a dealer "new" in California. I had ...
A: For the record, they are under no legal obligation to delete accurate information - which it sounds ...
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| Aparment | 11/13/2009 | Jack Hall |
Q: This was back in 2006 when i move in to a townhouse. When i moved in the walk through was done. ...
A: Normally, the way to handle something like this would be to bring a lawsuit against them (perhaps in ...
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| Judgment I won against a corporation | 11/13/2009 | Regan Shinski |
Q: I have a judgment I won against a corporation located in FL. I'm in MD and this is where the ...
A: I believe you have options to avoid re-trying the case, however they are not guaranteed to work. It ...
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| no notice | 11/13/2009 | Regan Shinski |
Q: My wife and I left our apartment complex in July and moved. We gave a forwarding address to the ...
A: If it is as you say, it appears your landlord is in error and you should be entitled to a complete ...
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| How to deal with a court judgement? | 11/12/2009 | Ontrack Financial Group llc |
Q: I JUST FOUND OUT THAT I HAVE A CIVIL COURT JUDGEMENT AGAINST ME THREE YEARS AGO FROM A OLD CREDIT ...
A: If you were NOT PROPERLY SERVED with plaintiff's claim, you have 180 DAYS from the date you ...
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| civil lawsuit | 11/12/2009 | Creditwrench |
Q: I have a civil lawsuit against me in the state of Florida for an old credit card debt (sold to ...
A: How old is the debt? When did you make your last payment to the creditor. That has to be the first ...
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| How to deal with a court judgement? | 11/12/2009 | Ontrack Financial Group llc |
Q: I JUST FOUND OUT THAT I HAVE A CIVIL COURT JUDGEMENT AGAINST ME THREE YEARS AGO FROM A OLD CREDIT ...
A: You have a few options. You could file a motion to vacate the judgment for improper service. ...
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| Recover Funds collected | 11/12/2009 | Jack Hall |
Q: I really hope you can point me in the right direction. Wife and I live in NJ. Wife had a Capital ...
A: Patrick: Under these circumstances, you might be able to do better than just a small claims action. ...
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| 1099c question | 11/11/2009 | Creditwrench |
Q: my name is brandy. i live in texas and i purchased a car in 2001 in the state of texas. i ...
A: I suppose they might do that but I tend to think that is more of an idle threat than anything ...
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| Wage attachment | 11/11/2009 | Ontrack Financial Group llc |
Q: I have a judgment for about $3000 against a lady who makes about $300 a week. How much is the ...
A: Honestly probably nothing, the lady may be exempt from garnishment. Check with your state law for ...
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| change dismissal without prdjudice order | 11/11/2009 | Ontrack Financial Group llc |
Q: I was served to appear for a cc debt, the plaintiff postponed from June till November for discovery, ...
A: Excellent question. It depends on when the dismissal occurred. Generally, a plaintiff can dismiss ...
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| Vehicle Repossesion | 11/11/2009 | Jack Hall |
Q: My vehicle is financed in the state of Virginia. My last payment was 2 weeks late. The creditor ...
A: If you miss a payment, even if it is not yet 30 days late, there is nothing to keep a creditor from ...
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| credit | 11/11/2009 | Regan Shinski |
Q: I discovered my ex husband took out several credit cards in my name solely without my knowledge ...
A: Again, this is one of the more complicated areas of divorce law and this is not the best forum to ...
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| ???? | 11/11/2009 | Chris Ebert |
Q: How do you find out who is serving you with papers ?
A: Tyrone, When you accept the papers you will know and should have time to consult with an attorney ...
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| Debt collections hearing and more | 11/11/2009 | Creditwrench |
Q: I went my court hearing for my cc debt. The judge ordered the plaintiff to bring in other proof for ...
A: What is next? That can depend on you and what you decide to do about it. If you decide to do nothing ...
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| I'll now ask you... | 11/11/2009 | Jack Hall |
Q: because Jason's answer just doesn't cut it. Hope you're more of an "expert" than he is. I'm copying ...
A: Not to be too hard on Jason. After all the guy is volunteering his time to help you and it is ...
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| credit | 11/11/2009 | Regan Shinski |
Q: I discovered my ex husband took out several credit cards in my name solely without my knowledge ...
A: Well, I do not see her question but we have a different menu to answer questions than you. ...
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| credit | 11/10/2009 | Regan Shinski |
Q: I discovered my ex husband took out several credit cards in my name solely without my knowledge ...
A: I don't live in Indiana but I am not aware of any law in the country where fraud and forgery are ...
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| online bill payments | 11/10/2009 | Jack Hall |
Q: Can a company take money from an account if you've used a one-time online payment in the past?I'm in ...
A: Perhaps you should suggest to your boyfriend that he talk to a supervisor at directv. Also send a ...
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| online bill payments | 11/10/2009 | Jack Hall |
Q: Can a company take money from an account if you've used a one-time online payment in the past?I'm in ...
A: IN this circumstance, right now for present purposes, the technical legalities of whether or not ...
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| motion to vacate | 11/10/2009 | Regan Shinski |
Q: if one has no actual knowledge that a judgment was filed (in 2004) would that be sufficient to file ...
A: That is a very common reason for trying to vacate the judgement. Your success depends on the court. ...
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| Foreclosure Collections Statute of Limitations | 11/10/2009 | Jack Hall |
Q: I have found conflicting information on the Internet. I don't understand that because the Internet ...
A: How long does the lender have to secure a judgment to collect on the debt? (Conflicting internet ...
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| old debt. | 11/10/2009 | Creditwrench |
Q: I live in Texas. I was contacted today by a collection agency for a department store credit card. i ...
A: If I were you I'd be begging them to do that so I could file a heavy lawsuit on them in federal ...
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| civil summons repo | 11/9/2009 | Jack Hall |
Q: i had a repo in 2003 it was sold and left a balance of around 6500 including interest and attorney ...
A: i had a repo in 2003 it was sold and left a balance of around 6500 including interest and attorney ...
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| Judgement | 11/9/2009 | Regan Shinski |
Q: I have been served a judgment order from a credit card company. I have been unemployed for 1 1/2 ...
A: In theory, the creditor can petition the court to make a ruling on the account. In that case, you ...
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| seize land for credit card debt | 11/8/2009 | Regan Shinski |
Q: We owe $115,000- in credit card debt. We used our cards for an addition to our home. we planned to ...
A: This is a state law issue so I cannot say for certain. I am only aware of real estate being able to ...
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| how can i stop a garnishment in michigan and what is the ststue of limitations in michigan on medical bills? | 11/8/2009 | Jack Hall |
Q: I recieved a summons for a garnishment in the mail for old hospital and dental bills. I sent the ...
A: I guess its true what they say about when it rains it pours. There is a way that you may be able ...
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| Collections Law | 11/8/2009 | Regan Shinski |
Q: I ignored a number of collection letters from an agency. They filed a lawsuit against me. The day ...
A: Resetting the clock depends on the state you are in. In these states the statute of limitations ...
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| debt "buyout" | 11/7/2009 | Jack Hall |
Q: Is there means for me to check the validity of a debt collector's offer to settle a debt? Recently ...
A: Perhaps there is a misunderstanding here as to what a charge off is - All that a charge off means ...
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| Doctors Bill Judgement | 11/7/2009 | Regan Shinski |
Q: Back in September of 2008, my son had surgery for a staph infection that had gone really bad. Long ...
A: You are not going to like my answers. Sorry :( I'll answer them one-by-one by copy and paste: ...
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| Judgement | 11/7/2009 | Regan Shinski |
Q: I have been served a judgment order from a credit card company. I have been unemployed for 1 1/2 ...
A: Yes they can if a judgement is formally in place. You can place it into a business name but if you ...
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| Debt Collection | 11/6/2009 | Creditwrench |
Q: I am being sued for a judgement made against me in 1994 for an old car loan. I was not ever notified ...
A: Yes, you do have a statute of limitations defense. Yes, you are better off defending yourself but ...
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| Answering a judgement | 11/6/2009 | Regan Shinski |
Q: I was served a summons for an Amex debt that I have already reached a settlement on with the ...
A: If you have a written and negotiated settlement that you are comfortable with, just answer it ...
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