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How Aggressive Collections Attorneys Can Aid in Massachusetts Debt Recovery

Collections Law

Collection agencies are passive organizations that make the same effort you were making before you brought them on board. At the end of the day, a collection agency will collect only low-hanging fruit and tell you that there is nothing more that they can do to help you.

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What Happens if You Ignore Debt Collectors?

Taurus Collect

Creditors may take legal action to recover the debt, which might result in wage garnishment or a lien against your property. Increased Debt Through Fees and Interest: Many collection agencies add additional fees and interest to the original debt amount. Legal Actions: Ignoring debt collectors can potentially lead to lawsuits.

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What Happens If I Get a Job After Filing Chapter 7?

Sawin & Shea

This form of bankruptcy differs from Chapter 13, which involves the evaluation of your current income to construct a three-to-five-year debt reorganization plan. When you file a Chapter 7 petition, you’ll receive an automatic stay protecting you from lawsuits and other collection efforts.

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COVID-19 Collections Impact Bulletin: State Responses (December 2020 Update)

Burr Forman

On April 23, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-57-20 exempting stimulus payments and other COVID-19-related government financial assistance from attachment, levy, execution, or garnishment. On August 31, 2020, the state legislature enacted the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020. Illinois – On March 26, 2020, Governor J.B.