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answered on Sep 2, 2015
A judgment in Texas is typically valid for ten years and can be renewed. There are a few options for addressing a judgment when the creditor is not attempting to collect. For example, some people simply wait until they hear from the creditor or a collection agency. This may buy time, but also may... View More 
Settlement paperwork, now they are trying to collect again, we have records of the transaction. Do they have any legal right to pursue her, if so what are my possible courses of action? I feel like this is extreme negligence on their part, because not only are they saying they never received... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2015
This isn't a question that can be answered in this type of forum. There are too many variables and not enough information. However, it would be a good idea to take your documentation to a consumer lawyer for review. Depending upon exactly what occurred, whether the debt has been sold, whether... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2015
A civil debt (such as as credit card debt, medical bill, etc.) is a civil matter. That's not a criminal issue, and a debt collector who falsely threatens to have a debtor arrested is in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and may be liable for damages.
That said,... View More
Real Estate was the only asset passed to only surviving son. Does the creditor have any right to the real estate as is or if the real estate is later sold?
answered on Dec 1, 2014
There are important facts that you didn't disclose. What type of debt is the creditor coming after? Is it secured or unsecured? If secured, was it secured by the real property? How long ago was the debt accrued? Depending on the answer the approach may be different. Your best bet is to discuss... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2013
Does the debtor own property in Pennsylvania? If so, then the Las Vegas, Nevada judgment can be registered in Pennsylvania or any other state in which the debtor works or owns property. Once it is domesticated (that is a fancy term for registered) then it can be enforced like any other... View More
Am I responsible for the balance on the loan that is owed to the Financial Institution. I have a collection company calling me to pay balance on loan.
answered on May 6, 2013
Yes, if your name is on the loan. Did the divorce decree require the ex-husband to refinance solely in his name? If so, you can go after him if you make the payments, but as between you and the car lender, if your name is still on it then you are equally liable for the whole balance.
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