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Debt Verification

Mark CappelApril 15, 2024

The standard for validating/verifying a debt are very low. Learn what federal courts say is sufficient validation...

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Minor and Debt Responsibility

Mark CappelApril 15, 2024

Credit card companies will sometimes approve credit lines for minors, read more about an interesting scenario at Bills.com

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Massachusetts Collection Laws

Mark CappelApril 9, 2024

The statute of limitations for the collection of most consumer debts in Massachusetts is 6 years. The state outlaws foreclosure when a loan modification...

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Collection on Title Loan

Mark CappelApril 9, 2024

Collection on title loan |A title loan offers you cash from the lender, with the title of your paid-for vehicle as security. Never take a title loan without...

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North Carolina Collection Laws

Daniel CohenApril 9, 2024

The statute of limitations for the collection of most consumer debts in North Carolina is three years. Wage garnishment is highly restricted but account levy...

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Ohio Collection Laws

Daniel CohenApril 9, 2024

Ohio collection laws are creditor-friendly and tought onc consumers. The statutes of limitations on debt are length and judgments can be renewed repeatedly. If

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Pennsylvania Collection Laws

Daniel CohenApril 9, 2024

Learn the Pennsylvania rules for statute of limitations, wage garnishment, and bank levies. Wage garnishment is not allowed with two exceptions. Account levy...

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Arizona Collection Laws

Bills.com TeamApril 9, 2024

In Arizona, the statute of limitations for oral contracts is 3 years, and written contracts and credit cards is 6 years. Arizona is a...

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Illinois Collection Laws

Mark CappelApril 9, 2024

A judgment is a declaration by an Illinois court that the creditor has the legal right to demand a wage garnishment, a levy on the debtor's bank accounts, and a

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Lawsuit on a Six Year Old Deficiency Balance

Mark CappelApril 9, 2024

Get more information about lawsuits on deficiencies. Learn about statute of limitations and more at Bills.com

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Alabama Collection Laws

Bills.com TeamApril 9, 2024

The statute of limitations on Alabama debt is 3 years for credit cards, and 6 or 10 years on written contracts. Wage garnishment is allowed and follows...

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Iowa Collection Laws

Bills.com TeamApril 9, 2024

Learn about Iowa's wage garnishment, statutes of limitations, and levy rules.

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New Jersey Collection Laws

Bills.com TeamApril 9, 2024

The statute of limitations for some New Jersey debts is 6 years. Wage garnishment is limited to 10% of net take-home pay. Judgments have a 20-year life, and...

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2018 Starts with Higher Debt Level

Betsalel CohenApril 9, 2024

Household Debt is over $13.5 Trillion. Going into 2019 US Household Debt is at all-time highs. During 2018 overall debt levels increased by about 3%. While...

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New York Statute of Limitations

Mark CappelApril 9, 2024

According to the Laws of New York CVP Article 2 section 213, a plaintiff has six years to take action on a contractual obligation or liability.

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Community Property Debt

Mark CappelApril 5, 2024

Community Property Debt | Assets and obligations of one partner acquired during the marriage become 'community' assets or obligations. This can mean one...

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Louisiana Collection Laws

Bills.com TeamApril 5, 2024

Learn the statute of limitations for credit card and other debts in Louisiana, and the state's consumer friendly rules for wage garnishment...

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New York Collection Laws

Mark CappelApril 5, 2024

Learn how New York law protects you if you are threatened with a lien, account levy, wage garnishment, repossession or foreclosure. Payday loans are illegal...

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Washington Community Property

Bills.com TeamApril 3, 2024

Washington Community Property Law and your spouse's debt. In Washington, whether a spouse is liable for a debt depends on the source of the debt, and..

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Statute of Limitations

Daniel CohenApril 3, 2024

Statute of limitations | When the statute of limitations on collecting a debt is reached, you may not have to pay the debt, but collectors can still try to...

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Judgment On Credit Report

Mark CappelApril 3, 2024

If you need more information about judgement appearing on your credit report, Bills.com has more information and useful resources.

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Collection Harassment

Mark CappelApril 3, 2024

Collection Harassment | If your creditor calls your at work to collect on a debt you have options to stop those calls. You should write a letter informing...

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Texas Community Property

Bills.com TeamApril 3, 2024

Texas Community Property Law and your spouse's debt. In Texas, creditors must follow a 4-step process to determine if they can collect from the non-debtor...

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Attorney Collection and Harassment

Bills.com TeamApril 3, 2024

If you are facing collection from an Attorney or a law firm is threatening you, see what your options are.

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Arizona Community Property

Bills.com TeamApril 3, 2024

Arizona Community Property Law and your spouse's debt. In Arizona, creditors cannot touch your community property for premarital debt. However...

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Am I Liable for Debt My Wife Incurred Before Marriage

Mark CappelApril 3, 2024

My wife got a car with her dad before we got married. If the car is repossessed will they be able to garnish my wages?

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Nevada Community Property

Bills.com TeamApril 3, 2024

Nevada Community Property Law and your spouse's debt. In Nevada, creditors must have signatures from both spouses to collect the debt from the...

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Wisconsin Community Property

Bills.com TeamApril 3, 2024

Wisconsin Community Property Law and your spouse's debt. Wisconsin liability law is tricky. Courts must first classify a debt, and then determine if...

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Texas Collection Laws

Daniel CohenApril 2, 2024

Under Texas collection law, most debt-related statutes of limitation are 4 years in length. Wage garnishment is outlawed for most consumer debts in Texas...

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Florida Collection Laws

Mark CappelApril 2, 2024

Florida collection laws | A Florida court may decide to grant a judgment to the creditor. A judgment is a declaration by a court that the creditor has the...

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Hawaii Statute of Limitations

Mark CappelApril 2, 2024

The statute of limitations for debt related to a contract in Hawaii is six years.

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Minor Signed an Agreement to Pay Debts

Mark CappelApril 2, 2024

In most states, many obligations created by minors are considered voidable, as minors are not legally competent to enter into binding contracts. Read more at Bi

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Disclaimer of Liability in Community Property State

Mark CappelApril 2, 2024

Learn about community property, and find information about states that follow the community property law.

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Wage Garnishment & Payday Loan in California

Mark CappelApril 2, 2024

Are payday lenders permitted to contact your employer and seek out a garnishment of your wages without first filing suit and obtaining a judgment? No!

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Payday Loans & Hot Checks in Texas

Mark CappelApril 2, 2024

I can't repay a payday loan in Texas. Is that a criminal offense? Learn about legal and illegal payday loan collections in Texas.

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Utah Collection Laws

Mark CappelApril 2, 2024

Utah Collection Laws | If you are in Utah and a creditor obtains a judgment against you, you face garnishments and levies. Learn how to...

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Statute of Limitations on Debt

Bills.com TeamApril 2, 2024

Learn your state's statute of limitation laws for credit card & other debt. Find the maximum interest rate collectors can charge, and if you are liable for...

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Maryland Garnishment Rules

Mark CappelApril 2, 2024

Maryland follows the federal rules that limit the amount garnished to 25 percent of the debtor's disposable income, or not less than an amount equal to 30 times

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Kansas Collection Laws

Mark CappelApril 2, 2024

A Kansas judgment is a declaration by a court that the creditor has the legal right to demand a wage garnishment, a levy on the debtor's bank accounts, and a li

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Missouri Collection Laws

Daniel CohenApril 2, 2024

A Missouri judgment is a declaration by a court that the creditor has the legal right to demand a wage garnishment, a levy on the debtor's bank accounts, and...

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