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| How do you get a petty debt agency off your back |
report them to the ftc they could be viloting the fair debt collection act...that said tell them to send you proof that you owe the bill and deal with the original owner of the debt ... |
| How far back am i allowed to sue my son's father for back child support? |
Depends on where you live and the laws in your state.
Since you got money from the state when he did not pay you, you will not be able to sue for back child support. The state can do that, but ... |
| Will this prevent me from becoming a Sheriff? |
bad debts are removed from your credit report after seven years. As far as that goes, your credit score could be too low, and that could constitute financial irresponsibility, so that could prevent... |
| Why is it illegal to throw litter on the street, yet when garbage men drop it all over, that is OK? |
Call your municipality, your local paper, and the local AM talk-radio station. Conservative radio goes nuts for this kind of thing and you'll get a lot of support.
EDIT: The obvious def... |
| Can a 3rd party collection agency go into your checking account and take your money? |
No.
They would have to take you to court, and you would have to defy the court order to pay them in order for them to get your money from your checking without your permission.
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| What do you think about the new laws on local dumps? |
I haven't heard about this, but I like the idea. This way people might be willing to recycle more. And if they don't the money can be used to pay people to sort out the trash once it is a... |
| What are the chances of getting a Top Secret Security Clearance with a resolved wage garnishment? |
Not bad. Current debt or poor financial decisions can call your trustworthiness into question, but a single episode, resolved, and no similar problems, shouldn't preclude the clearance. ... |
| Is it legal for collection agencies or medical debts to garnish yor social security checks? |
Hello Riggs,
In this case, No. Section 207 of the Social Security Act provides: "The right of any person to any future payment under this title shall not be transferable or assignable, at ... |
| Collection Agency, Court and Validation>.....THis is complicated. Help? |
The previous post is absolutely correct. The judge already provided you the appropriate remedy. The case will not be dismissed. Since you agree that you are liable, you may want to admit to liab... |
| Criminal Complaint for warrant, for a Cash Advance????? |
Only a court can issue a warrant. The creditor can file a police report, but the cops will probably tell them that it is a civil matter. Only the DA can decide to use tax money to pursue a crimin... |
| Can I voluntarily serve Jail time For my Traffic tickets? |
First ask your recruter to writ the judge and see if you can get it all dismissed in the interest of justice as you were a Juvi and you are joining the Marines. Plane B let all charges go to warren... |
| Is it illegal to sell Boxing fights? |
Yes it is Illegal to sell boxing fights unless he recorded them himself live.. But I've never heard of anyone getting caught or anyone going after someone that sold boxing either. You can re... |
| I am trying to locate Texas collection laws about medical bills.? |
There are no Texas laws dealing specifically with medical bills apart from any other debts. Medical bills are not a separate category.
For the law regarding Texas debt collection practices, con... |
| I owe about $5,000 in medical bills and am paying the clinic/hospital at least $100 a month faithfully. They? |
I think you could send half of what you're paying, even less, as long as you're making regular monthly payments and they can do nothing but rattle your cage for more. If it were me, I... |
| Can u be sued after a charg off |
They can try, but whatever you do don't agree to make payments or make a payment, the clock starts ticking again.
What they did was buy the debt from whoever you owed the money too, probabl... |
| If I paid off a ambulance trip a year ago, and they still havent taken it off my credit report, can i sue? |
The collection will stay on your credit report 7 years after the last account activity which would be when you made payment. ... |
| How do I deal with a civil court suit summons with debt collection, & what if I don't have transportation? |
First of all,don't go with the mediation firm,all they want is your money.
Lots of bill collecting agencies use threats to try to get you to pay. This civil suit # might just be a threat to s... |
| Time limit to allow collection of back child support? |
Here is a scary story for you. My ex husband's ex-wife collected child support for several years, she got a court order many years after the divorce, and the children were in their 20s and we... |
| I have been a victim to identity theft? |
You'll probably be able to settle for pennies on the dollar, depending upon your ability to pay. After all, they still have the cars. I expect that you may get out from under that mess for $... |
| I needed to get a pap smear? |
It appears the pap smear cost $90 but they they had to do some extra lab work because of the infection. My guess is that if you look at what you signed you'll see it says you pay additional ... |
| What would you do about "legal" crooks and thieves? |
It sounds like a clear case of prejudice on her part for low-income tenants. Did you contact the Housing Authorities on what she did and did you have pictures and witnesses? I would contact a Pro... |
| Can I sue a collection agency? |
When you say "cond" taxes, do you mean taxes on your condominium? If you live in the US, all states have county's (with the exception of Louisiana which has parishes). The countys ... |
| Going to trial against collection agency....complicated !? |
would consult a lawyer on this. ... |
| Vehicle Repossession? |
In my state they will take you to court before garnishment of wages. My suggestion is to go to court, most judges will look at your income and debt and set a payment that you can afford. Whereas ... |
| Bogus calls meant for previous phone # holder? |
When they call, ask for their supervisor, then let em know the facts, and that you will be contacting the FCC & a few other agencies if they call again... find out the name of the supervisor�... |
| I've put this off for too long! |
There is little that can be done at this point. What you have shared here inclines me to believe you have been the victim of a less than scrupulous collection agency. They have done nothing illeg... |
| How can i ?? |
They are a legal corporate entity like any other business. They can be sued if you can prove wrongdoing and damages. Start with a good lawyer. ... |
| Is it legal to do this.... |
Its legal to own them. Its illegal to present them as if you are an officer of whatever agency they are from
Ta Da! ... |
| Does FDCPA apply? I'm harrassed by collector for debt of a stranger!? |
The short answer is yes, you can sue for FDCPA violations even if you are not the debtor. See the answer in the credit section for more info. ... |
| Legal: Being sued? |
Try to work out a payment plan.
You damaged the guys car, you're liable for his damages. Now, after 4 years, additional costs have ballooned the original total.
If he sues you and wins ... |
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