Has Jefferson Capital Systems sent you a summons or notice of a lawsuit for debt collection? You may wonder why a company you likely have never heard of is suing you when you never took out a line of credit from it. So, is the lawsuit a scam or legitimate, and what do you do, if anything? Our North … [Read more...]
What to Do If Sued by Portfolio Recovery Associates
If you get sued by Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, you may be scared and not know how to proceed. On the other hand, you may not recognize the name and wonder if it is a scam because you have never taken out a loan through Portfolio Recovery Associates. You may not even recognize the debt it … [Read more...]
Credit Card Judgments and Their Impacts on Your Score
A credit card company typically seeks credit card judgment after you default on a credit card account. The credit card company does this by filing a lawsuit against you as the debtor in civil court so they can try to get a credit card debt judgment. The credit company is entitled to use any debt … [Read more...]
Is Moss Law Firm Suing You? Here’s What You Should Know
A Consumer Financial Protection Bureau study shows about 70 million Americans struggle with past-due debts. While you can draw consolation from the fact that you aren't alone, having debt in collections can trigger unpleasant consequences, such as harassment by a debt collector. The harassment can … [Read more...]
Your Options If Sued By A Credit Card Company
Some situations like debt are unavoidable, as they can save you in your hour of need. However, left unchecked, debt, such as that of a credit card, has repercussions and could land you in court. For a credit card company to reach the point of suing you, it will have exploited all other means of … [Read more...]
The Statute of Limitations in Debt Lawsuits
Texas Laws Against Aggressive Debt Collection When it comes to debt collection, consumers have a variety of options to protect themselves against unlawful debt collectors. A 2019 law in Texas strengthened the rights of consumers against debt collection and maintained the state’s short statute of … [Read more...]
What Does It Mean To Get Served A Lawsuit In Texas
The term, “being served,” means that a person has received legal papers, a lawsuit, or a subpoena, detailing a civil case in which that person served must appear. It is required by law that the plaintiff gives the defendant a legal notice before bringing them to court. But why does a person get … [Read more...]
What is a Writ of Garnishment and How Can You Stop It?
From corporate credit cards or small business loans, business debt can be difficult to manage. If it remains unpaid for long, businesses may face a serious problem: garnishment. Bank account garnishment is a legal process that helps a garnishee, often a bank, collect money from a debtor and give it … [Read more...]
8 of the Best Defenses to Creditor Lawsuits
If you're faced with a lawsuit from one or more of your creditors, then you'll want to mount the best possible defense. In this article, we'll discuss what does not constitute a valid legal defense and 8 legally valid defenses that can help you win your case. What is Not an Acceptable Legal … [Read more...]
Is It Possible To Be “Judgment Proof?”
The phrase "judgment proof" often comes up in relation to bankruptcy and court orders. What does it mean to be "judgment proof?" Is it even possible? What Does Judgment Proof Mean? The common definition of "judgment proof" is either you are too broke to pay off the debt, or you only have income … [Read more...]
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