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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 
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
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 8, 2024
There are many court rules, statutes and procedural safeguards that apply to protect patients in medical collections. But if you are not familiar with them, it’s unlikely you will beat a medical provider represented by experienced counsel. Regarding the wrong address, that is an issue that should... 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
A process server only made one attempt to personally serve me and gave a complaint and summons meant for me to an individual at my old address and this person threw the paperwork in the trash. I was never served and wasn't aware of a case against me until after a judgement had already been... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2024
It looks like you were alert in investigating the judgment. On your inquiry about attorneys who handle traverse hearings, attorneys here can't respond to you with offers of representation. The format is limited to Q & A, unlike attorney referral sites. But in addition to your own online... View More
A process server only made one attempt to personally serve me and gave a complaint and summons meant for me to an individual at my old address and this person threw the paperwork in the trash. I was never served and wasn't aware of a case against me until after a judgement had already been... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2024
In situations like yours, finding a legal professional with experience in Traverse Hearings is crucial, particularly in Dutchess County, New York. These hearings are specifically designed to examine the process and validity of service in legal proceedings, which seems to be the crux of your issue.... 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
Only the company is listed as the creditor. Won the judgment in New York.
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
In the scenario you've described, where a dissolved company is attempting to collect on a judgment, several legal nuances need to be considered.
Typically, when a company is dissolved, its legal authority to engage in business activities, including the collection of debts, ceases.... 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
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
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 default judgment from a PA Commonwealth Court for $270,000 against a debtor that lives in South Carolina. I believe he has a brokerage account with Merrell Lynch in New York. I don't know the account number but I think I know the NY broker's name. Four years ago, the debtor... View More
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answered on Nov 4, 2023
To levy a debtor's account held in New York, you would typically need to domesticate your Pennsylvania judgment in New York. This is done by filing a copy of the foreign judgment with a New York court and thereby converting it into a New York judgment, which can be enforced as if it were... View More
work that manufacturer wouldn't warrantee as it was when completed. Homeowner has paid hauling fee and is agreeable to paying something for materials. Does NOT want same sub-contractor to do repairs and original contractor will not do any more and has sent a release/settlement agreement.... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2023
Yes the lien can be placed. And you have a lawsuit against the others.
the case until get the judgment.
Thanks
answered on Sep 27, 2023
If you're seeking an attorney, in addition to your own searches, there is a tab above, "Find a Lawyer." It lists attorneys by category and region. There are categories for collections and civil litigation. There are also attorney referral sections in the websites of state and local... View More
They also call family members about me. If i answer the phone no one responds. They either hang up or just breathe into the phone
answered on Aug 27, 2023
One thing you might consider doing is to write a letter to the collection agency to dispute the charge, request debt validation, and request copies of all underlying documents including the original credit agreement or contract, payment history, invoices and statements, and demand letters. They may... View More
I purchased a new kitchen install and the company charged me twice. I disputed one of the charges and they credited me for both charges. Example//I owed $10,000. They billed my credit card $20,000. I called and disputed $10,000 and they credited my account $20,000 leaving me a balance due of $-0-... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2023
They have six years, as the payment is the subject of a contract between you and the installer. The credit card has a shorter statute but the claim lies with the installer, not the bank.
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