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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

We work hard to ensure that our clients have a thorough understanding of their legal alternatives to make informed financial decisions for themselves and their families. In this article we will answer the question: What can debt collectors do to you? Does Colorado Law Protect Me From Debt Collectors?

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What Can I Keep if I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

If you are a victim of debt collector harassment, it’s important to know the debt collection laws, and consider your options for debt relief. Chapter 7 is also known as liquidation bankruptcy because in exchange for receiving a discharge of most kinds of debts, the debtor has to give up non-exempt assets.

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Need to Know About Debt Negotiation and Settlement?

Sawin & Shea

Bankruptcy will wipe out credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans, but will not eliminate primary obligation debt; things like student loans, child and spousal support, and newer tax debt. Bankruptcy can also stop or delay a home or mortgage foreclosure, stop collection actions, stop garnishments and lawsuits.

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Domesticating and Enforcing Your Foreign Judgments With a Massachusetts Collections Attorney

Collections Law

Collecting debts from debtors having assets in Massachusetts while you are in another state or a different country used to be difficult, even if you had a judgment against them. If you are in another state or country and have obtained a judgment against a Massachusetts debtor, or if your debtor has assets in Massachusetts, we can help.

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Can Stimulus Checks Be Garnished in California?

Direct Recovery

Like many other consumer-focused states, California has put a number of different protections in place that forbid debt collectors from garnishing those valuable stimulus checks. Let’s dive into the details and break down exactly what debt collectors can and cannot do right now. The Judgment Factor.