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Does Bankruptcy Clear Lawsuit Debt?

Sawin & Shea

Judgment creditors can actually take money right out of your bank account, garnish wages from your paycheck, and put a lien on your real estate in order to collect what you owe. House foreclosure. If you don’t repay it, it’s their right to seize the real estate through a foreclosure action. Or contact us online.

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What is an Emergency Bankruptcy Filing?

Sawin & Shea

If you’re in an emergency situation such as wage garnishment, eviction, or pending repossession filing an emergency bankruptcy may be right for you. A voluntary bankruptcy petition containing the Debtors contact information and chapter designation is prepared and signed. Contact a Bankruptcy Lawyer.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. You may access this interactive tool at [link]. Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities. For more information, click here.

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Everything You Should Know About a Judgment Lien in Indiana

Sawin & Shea

If the creditor has your date of birth and social security number, they may be able to garnish your bank account and apply that money toward your debt balance. Chapter 13 Chapter 13 bankruptcy offers you protection from creditors and helps stop foreclosures and other creditor collection efforts.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. On March 17, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring announced a new law preventing garnishment or seizure of economic support payments.

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CFPB Issues COVID-19 Special Edition Supervisory Highlights

Collection Industry News

In the area of debt collection, the CFPB observed, among other things, that some entities reported increases in consumer contacts and payments, which may have been attributable to more consumers being at home, reduced spending, and pandemic-related assistance. insufficient loss mitigation processes.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. You may access this interactive tool at [link]. For more information, click here.