Debt Relief
If you are a consumer or business facing foreclosure, lawsuits, liens, repossession or wage garnishment, a qualified debt relief lawyer can help find the best option to help eliminate debt immediately. An experienced debt relief lawyer, as provided by our directory, can provide you with the quality legal advice and representation you need to navigate through actions such as filing for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt consolidation, credit card debt relief and foreclosure proceedings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What Control Do You Have Over Payment Of Debts?
If you owe more than one debt, any payment you make must be applied to the debt you indicate. A debt collector may not apply a payment to any debt you believe you do not owe. -
Which Debts are Most Likely to be Settled for Less Than Payment-In-Full?
Most unsecured debts can be settled. An unsecured debt is a debt where there is no collateral. Unsecured debts include medical bills, credit cards, department store cards, personal loans, … more -
What Is The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act?
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires that debt collectors treat you fairly by prohibiting certain methods of debt collection.
Legal Articles
- How Can a Creditor Repossess Property?
Many Americans experience a time when their financial obligations become overwhelming and they are unable to pay all of their outstanding obligations on time. A debtor who defaults on a secured loan may face the threat of property repossession. A creditor can repossess property only if the creditor has a valid security interest in that property and if the creditor follows the proper … more - What are Credit Counseling Agencies?
Credit counseling agencies may be able to help you if you are having trouble paying your debts. Credit counseling agencies also can be an alternative to filing bankruptcy proceedings, or, in some cases, are a required step to filing bankruptcy proceedings. These are generally non-profit organizations whose goal is to provide you with the tools necessary to managing and paying off … more
Legal Guides
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Debt Collection FAQs: A Guide for Consumers (FTC Facts for Consumers)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), … more -
Canceled Debts, Foreclosures, Repossessions, and Abandonments (IRS Publication 4681)
This publication explains the federal tax treatment of canceled debts, foreclosures, … more -
How To Avoid Foreclosure
This guide, by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provides valuable … more -
Summary of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Statutes
This publication, from the California Department of Consumer Affairs, covers the federal and … more
