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on my Navient loans of $60,000. I am also going through a divorce. I am not bringing in enough to try and make payments currently on my NJ Class Loan until after the divorce is final and I move. Is there anything I can do to stop the garnishment?
answered on May 16, 2017
The only ways to stop a garnishment (if issued) is to file bankruptcy or get them to agree to a monthly amount and have them put in writing not to go through with same. Short of that, not much. Also note that most student loans are not dischargeable in Bankruptcy, only put them on hold, but... View More 
i am afraid he doesn't have nothing in his Name. but i know he have houses and cars...
He is located in NY and i live in NJ.
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answered on Apr 26, 2017
Contact the Prosecutor in the town where the check was issued and file charges.
answered on Sep 28, 2016
If they didn't renew it it may be beyond the statute of limitations. Contact a consumer attorney.
I was wondering can they offer a payment plan or 30 days later after funeral
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answered on Jun 16, 2016
Call them up and ask them!
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answered on Jun 14, 2016
Filing a Complaint will always stops the Statute of Limitations. An SOL determines the time in which you must file a complaint. Good luck.
I ended the relationship with my accountant after receiving an offensive email from him. He's been unprofessional in the past and this was the last straw. I wrote him telling him why I am terminating his services and I kept it professional. He has since been emailing me frequently (18 emails... View More
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answered on May 20, 2016
Retain an attorney to write a "Cease & Desist" letter and mention that his actions could be considered harassment.
We have 1 daughter in high school. 2 boys in college (that he no longer pays for).
I am barely getting by. He owes $6000 + ... not including medical costs that he is ordered to pay half of.
I have tried contacting agencies, but I do not think I am getting through to the right... View More
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answered on Apr 20, 2016
You need to retain matrimonial counsel, who is licensed in both NJ and Fl. In the alternative, you need to just retain an experienced NJ matrimonial attorney, who will pursue this matter aggressively.
To pay for a phone bill for 234.89 but she get payed to take care of me what should I get a lawyer?
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answered on Mar 9, 2016
It will be more expensive to pay an attorney than to try to resolve this matter. Just pay it and move on. Good luck.
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answered on Feb 26, 2016
It is possible that could ultimately happen, but a creditor cannot "just place a lien on real estate". There is an entire legal process that must be completed first.
My landlord charges outrageously high regular monthly "donations" of the same amount each month (I thought donations were gifts). He refuses to take a check for his monthly "donation" because he doesn't want there to be proof of rent; he insists on being paid in cash.... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2016
this is not a criminal law question. this is landlord tenant
they can not prove it was not paid, and its not on my credit report. they said to pay 1000 out of the 2500 they think I owe they will not release my transcripts
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answered on Jan 15, 2016
To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is with an in person consultation with an experienced attorney. Good luck.
The original amount owed was 16,00.00 and the final judgement was then 28,000.00 and I had made payment arrangements. Since my husband has not been able to work for about a year now I was not able to keep up with the payments. The are now trying to garnish my pay and the amount they are looking... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2015
No, not after so much time has elapsed. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is with an in person consultation with an experienced Bankruptcy attorney. Good luck.
Debt collectors threatened me with law suits and legal action for a debt that was 12 years old. Out of fear of repercussions, I gave them $150 on what they claim is upwards of $2500 worth of debt. This is based out of NY
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answered on Nov 14, 2015
You need to ask a NY attorney, but I would GUESS that the answer is NO, but that is only a guess. Good luck.
She paid us on final day, then said there was problem with floor we installed. Cancelled the check. She kept egging us on on when we could come back and fix it. She revealed to me on the final day of completion of work, that she had called another company to submit their insurance, license... View More
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answered on Oct 13, 2015
To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is with an in person consultation with an experienced attorney. Good luck.
Due to a failed business, I had to vacate commercial space premises hence breaking lease. Landlord filled suit as expected and I proceeded to file chap7. Got a discharge , but 6 months after discharge, I received court papers that a default judgement has been entered against me and the business... View More
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answered on Sep 19, 2015
If you were represented by a Bankruptcy attorney, you should contact the attorney about this. If not, you can retain an experienced Bankruptcy attorney to write a letter to the creditor, which should end the problem. Good luck.
So my credit union in Wisconsin went into my business account and took all the money from my savings and checking for a debt on my personal account which they charged off over 5 years ago. I had spoken to an attendant at the bank a few days ago about changing my address on my debit card and he... View More
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answered on Aug 30, 2015
You need to retain an attorney and provide the attorney with all the documentation you have to substantiate your allegations. Good luck.
I owe a vccb and restitution fine from 1999 that i didnt know existed until i got a letter demanding money lastweek..i called but they were very rude and intimidating it was a collection agency...also in the process of being medically defered on a student loan from same year??? Has time run out on... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2015
Not sure why this is under injury law. A local collections lawyer can assist.
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As for as good time credits or computation time ?
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answered on Aug 22, 2015
Your question is too vague to be answered. You can look in Google Scholar.
Im recieving letters from collection agencies regarding 20 yr old debt i wasnt even aware i owed
answered on Aug 18, 2015
Before you start thinking about how to manage your assets, talk to a local consumer lawyer about the debt in question. Very few types of debt will survive for twenty years, and the debt may well be uncollectable (and, thus, no threat to your assets). It's even possible, depending on the nature... View More
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