Wage garnishment is a legal process that allows creditors to take a portion of your wages to repay a debt. It is a stressful and frustrating experience, especially if you are already struggling to make ends meet. However, there are steps you can take to stop wage garnishments and protect your income. In this guide, … Read more
Credit card lawsuits are a common occurrence in the world of consumer finance. If you’ve been served with a lawsuit by your credit card company, it’s important to respond promptly and appropriately. If the credit card company hired a debt collection agency the same is still true. Failure to respond can result in a default … Read more
Defending yourself in court against debt collectors can be scary and complicated. But it doesn’t have to be hard. Follow a few easy steps and you can answer a civil summons for a credit card debt, medical bill, or other similar collection with confidence. How to answer a summons for debt collection The first step … Read more
Drafting an answer to a debt collection lawsuit is a scary proposition for most people—especially those who have not gone through the process before. While some debtors can’t afford an attorney, the reality is that you actually have some very powerful legal rights when it comes to dealing with debt collectors. This article discusses some … Read more
Receiving a Summons and Complaint for a debt collection lawsuit or other court case can be a scary or stressful event. Don’t fret it. A few simple steps are all you need to answer the lawsuit to defend yourself and slow down the collection process or even stop a collection agency in its tracks. It … Read more
I recently read a disturbing article online that attempted to explain how the average person can and should file an FDCPA complaint against debt collectors under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. At the risk of offending the author—that is complete and utter nonsense. Do Not File an FDCPA Complaint You should never file an … Read more
By law, a statute of limitations prohibits collection agencies from suing you for old debts. The limitation period varies for different kinds of debt and can be re-started under certain circumstances so never assume a debt collector is barred from collecting a debt under the statute of limitations simply because the applicable time period has … Read more
When is suing a debt collector for $7500 a bad idea? When you have substantially higher damages of course. Unfortunately, the Consumerist website has posted an article congratulating a consumer for suing a debt collector in small claims court and winning $7500. Keep reading to find out why that $7500 award for suing a debt … Read more
Every year consumers file business consumer complaints in droves. The FTC receives millions of consumer affairs complaints every year. In Utah, the attorney general also receives thousands of similar consumer affairs complaints. Other consumer bureaus receive complaints each year in similar numbers. The shocking part of this story is not how many consumer complaints are … Read more
Debt collection lawsuits can be filed against abusive debt collectors in small claims court in many cases but I recommend against it. You will almost certainly get a lower damages award or settlement by handling your case alone and by filing in small claims court. Instead, hire an attorney who will properly advocate your debt … Read more
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