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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

You have rights to help you gain control over your debt collection interactions. To learn more about pursuing your legal rights, contact your state’s local consumer agency. Because it is more limited than the federal FDCPA, the CFDCPA gives consumers stronger legal protection in several aspects.

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What Is a Judgment?

Credit Corp

Quasi in rem: Quasi in rem judgments consider the legal rights of individuals and not necessarily all parties involved. This is known as wage garnishment. When your employer receives the proper legal notice, they must withhold a percentage of your wages. The Consumer Credit Protection Act caps these types of garnishments.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

The rules also establish a fairer process for borrowers to raise a defense to repayment, while preserving the borrowers’ day in court by preventing institutions of higher education (institutions) from forcing students to sign away their legal rights using mandatory arbitration agreements and class-action waivers.