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I received a debt summons related to past rent three days ago. I haven't made any attempts to contact the party that issued the summons. Can ignoring this debt summons potentially lead to an arrest?
I have been subject to wage garnishment for over three years due to a court judgment on my car loan. There have been no changes in my employment status, and I haven't been in contact with the lender about the garnishment. Is it time for the garnishment to stop?
I have a car loan with Credit Acceptance since February 2022, with monthly payments of $547, which I've been paying consistently. I was informed that I could refinance after one year, but multiple dealerships told me my car is only valued at $4,500, while I still owe around $15,000 due to high... View More 
answered on May 5, 2025
Consult a competent bankruptcy attorney and decide whether your financial situation calls for a chapter 13 or chapter 7 bankruptcy, if any at all.
I am seeking legal assistance for a debt collection issue in Argentina or Colombia. We are trying to collect a debt of $773,647 USD. We have already attempted to collect the debt through phone communication, and the debtor promised to pay but has not fulfilled the promise. Initially, $400K was... View More
answered on May 4, 2025
We first have to determine whether New York has jurisdiction over this matter and whether you can file the lawsuit in New York.
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I am being sued by a debt collector for credit card debt, and I have received legal documents or a court summons. I have not had any previous communications with the debt collector regarding this debt. Can you advise on what steps I should take now?
answered on May 4, 2025
Yes. Answer the complaint on time. In the interim, if you want to make payment arrangements, contact the law firm that filed the lawsuit.
I received a call from someone claiming to be a lawyer who said I am being served with legal papers about an old car debt from 2002. They provided a case number but offered no other official details. I have not acknowledged the debt, nor have I made any payments or signed anything acknowledging it... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
In New York, the statute of limitations for most debts, including car loans, is generally six years. This means that after six years, the creditor or collection agency can no longer legally sue you for the debt, though they can still attempt to collect it. Since the debt is from 2002, it's... View More
I obtained a mortgage loan from a bank 10 years ago, but failed to repay it, which resulted in the bank selling my house. I didn't receive any information regarding the sale, but recently, when I applied for a new loan, my credit report showed a write-off of the former loan. The new bank is... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
It's understandable that you're concerned about the remaining loan balance after the foreclosure sale. The first step is to contact the bank to request a detailed statement of the loan balance after the foreclosure, including any deficiency amount that still exists. This will help you... View More
Court House Address- -United States District Court 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007
Last Date to File Lawsuit - February 5th,2025
Attorney Name- Mark Smith (Sr. Attorney in New York Courthouse)
Case Type- Fraudulent Case(FC/SC)
Total Amount - $860.40... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2025
This looks like a scam. However, call the Clerk's office of the District Court (using the number from your own search, not the scammer's letter) if you want to be sure.
Hired a company to excavate land and it did not complete the job and has refused to complete the job or give back funds for not completing the work. I served the LLC the complaint on 11/16/2024, LLC has not responded to the complaint.
answered on Jan 13, 2025
Generally, a plaintiff can file a motion for a default judgment in court or possibly seek an application of default before the clerk. Besides New York statutory laws (mostly the CPLR), each particular court and/or Judge may have their own rules for submitting such a motion or application.
I graduated two years ago from Lock Haven Pennsylvania but I was unable to pay the last semester of my tuition and it got send to an agency what can I do to get this amount reduced or completely cut, or how can I get the college to release my actual transcript
answered on Nov 20, 2024
It could depend on the agency. Some are more aggressive than others. You could try to negotiate a lower figure if you are newly out of school and struggling. They MAY or MAY NOT be receptive to your attempts. No one here can say what their position will be. They could say no. If you DO succeed in... View More
Columbia county supreme Court is asking me for answer.to a lawsuit
Need some insight here. I’m paying off a debt that has been with an attorneys office l. I’ve been making payments since 2023 on an agreed upon $500/month however I haven’t been consistent with paying that much but have been paying at least $100/ month. For context: debt was 15k I’ve knocked... View More
It started about 3 weeks ago. They call once a day every day except weekends and holidays. I've been noting the phone numbers since it's almost always a different number, but most begin with 800. I looked up the numbers online and it indicates the same company. Further research gives... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2024
You should not answer these calls. Instead you should note the times and dates of the prior calls, and the numbers (this can usually be downloaded on your phone bill) and have an attorney prepare a cease and desist letter. If collection attempts continue after that, you may have a claim for money... View More
I told them my mailing address, but somehow it got misspelled. The PO doesn't recognize it, so can't deliver. By the time I realized this, I was placed in collection.
answered on Jul 7, 2024
A collection attorney could advise best, but you posted last week. It could depend on what "somehow got misspelled" means. If it means you gave clear written instructions with your address properly spelled, then you're in the right. If you and the office are blaming one another for... View More
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answered on May 15, 2024
I understand your concern about the old tax debt from 2007 still appearing on your record despite the statute of limitations expiring after 10 years. Here are a few key things to know and steps you can take:
The IRS has 10 years from the date of assessment to collect back taxes before the... View More
can that people still sue me for that?
answered on Feb 29, 2024
Note: I am not your lawyer and this is not legal advice. Additional information is needed regarding the natures of the sale of the corporation and the money disputes. For example, generally, a sale of a corporation can be structured for the transfer of the corporate shares, or for sale and... View More
Judgment for Collections
answered on Jan 6, 2024
It depends on whether the dismissal is with prejudice (cannot bring again) or without prejudice (can bring again). If silent, it is without prejudice.
answered on Dec 1, 2023
I don't fully understand what you are trying to do. You can pay the note off or if you cannot afford it, you can return the vehicle and attempt to work something out with the finance company. There are certain things you can do in a bankruptcy as well, but that is a more complicated and... View More
I have a judgment against me for approx $8,000 in FL (from 12 years ago) and am currently residing in White Plains, NY. I cannot pay this debt right now in any way, not even a minimum payment. Can the debtor come after my vehicle (worth approximately 5k) if it's registered under BOTH my name... View More
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answered on Nov 20, 2023
In New York, a creditor with a judgment against you can potentially seek to enforce that judgment by going after your assets, including a vehicle. However, the fact that the vehicle is registered under both your and your wife's names complicates the matter. Generally, if the asset is owned... View More
I have a judgment against me for approx $7,000 total (from 12 years ago) in a different state (NJ and Florida) and am currently residing in NY. I cannot pay this debt right now in any way, not even a minimum payment. Can the debtor come after my vehicle (worth approximately 4k) if it's... View More
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answered on Nov 20, 2023
A judgment against you can be enforced against your interest in any asset, whether it is jointly owned with another or not. HOWEVER, the more important question is whether (a) the judgment is still valid, which is a question of New York law; (b) whether you have any equity in the car (difference... View More
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