Q: how to make payments on a default account. Should I contact the Law firm and tell them if they allow me to make payment?
I was a partner in a car dealership, went out of business. 1 car was left unpaid and the financial company is suing. My partner was served, but I wasn't. They serve my Dad who has the same name as me. My partner is unable to pay, so I am responsible. I want to make payments totaling $6500.00. I
A:
With debt collection: the amount owed and paid undulate greatly. First, you have to make sure who owns your debt. The car dealer may have sold your judgment to a debt collector. From there forward there must be a legal action of some sort--such as assigning the judgment from the dealer to the collector--or something of the sort.
Once you know with certainty about the owner of your judgment--you can come to terms and satisfy that judgment.
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