Sawin & Shea
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The money earned from these sales then goes to the creditors and any remaining balances on the debts are discharged. If the court grants a judgment in favor of the creditor, they have additional collection options, such as wage garnishment, bank account levies, or placing liens on the debtor’s property.
Collection Industry News
JUNE 1, 2023
Governments and regulatory bodies continually strive to strike a balance between consumer protection and enabling efficient debt recovery. New regulations, such as the implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the United States, aim to ensure fair debt collection practices and enhance consumer rights.
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Sawin & Shea
AUGUST 24, 2020
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. Debt collection agencies can be thoroughly unpleasant.
FDCPA Defense
FEBRUARY 3, 2019
Attorneys who regularly engage in collection work for community associations have increasingly become targets for lawsuits filed by professional consumer attorneys under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA” or “the Act”), 15 U.S.C. You should look to your state’s garnishment laws for guidance.
Collection Industry News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
. • Whatever the reason, ignoring a debt collection lawsuit can mean big trouble. In Alabama, if a judgment is entered against you, the creditor who got the judgment can do several things as far as trying to collect on the judgment. • In some cases, the debt collector may even owe the consumer compensation for those violations.
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