Hannah Locklear | March 28, 2024
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Hannah Locklear is SoloSuit’s Marketing and Impact Manager. With an educational background in Linguistics, Spanish, and International Development from Brigham Young University, Hannah has also worked as a legal support specialist for several years.
Summary: Debt settlement remains on your credit report for seven years, but it can take as little as 6-24 months to improve your credit score after settling. This all depends on your credit history and financial circumstances. Settling a debt will not increase your credit score, but it won’t hurt it as much as not paying at all.
For some of us, there may be a point in our lives in which we will struggle financially. Debts continue to pile up, and you may be unable to find the money to pay them off. In times like this, you may be able to settle your debt with your creditor or debt collector.
While debt settlement ensures that debt collectors will cease contacting you, it will also harm your credit score. That being said, nothing hurts your credit score more than failing to pay back what you owe.
Settle with SoloSettle
Keep reading to find out how long it takes to improve your credit score after a debt settlement. But first, what exactly is debt settlement?
What is debt settlement?
Traditionally, debt settlement involves working with a debt settlement agency to settle your debts for a fraction of their total value. You start by providing the company with a list of all the obligations you want to pay. The agency will create a payment plan for you, and you’ll send them a specific amount of money each month, which they’ll put in a dedicated account for you.
However, you can also work out a debt settlement on your own without enrolling in a debt settlement program. SoloSettle can help you with this process.
While working with a debt settlement agency, you stop paying your creditors. Once you have enough money in your settlement bank account, the debt settlement company will start negotiating with your creditors one by one. You'll pay the amount due when they reach a settlement agreement with your lender.
The process repeats until you settle all of your debts and graduate from the program.
Beware: some debt settlement agencies are scammy and end up making your financial situation even worse. Some states have even had to create new legislation to govern the practices of debt settlement companies.
With SoloSettle, you can focus on one debt at a time and reach a settlement agreement on your own terms and at your own pace. In the process, you’ll end up saving money and giving yourself a financial refresh.
Check out this video to learn more about the benefits of debt settlement and how to settle a debt on your own:
Now that you have a better understanding of how debt settlement works, let’s explore how it can affect your credit.
Debt settlement will most likely hurt your credit score
The disadvantage of obtaining a debt settlement is that it negatively impacts your credit score, which is determined based on records of your accounts and loans, the terms of agreement, late payments, outstanding balances, and credit limits.
Your credit score is your creditworthiness. A good credit score is only applied to accounts that do not have late payments and are paid off according to the original terms. High creditworthiness means a lower risk for the lender or creditor, as it demonstrates that you are capable of making payments on time. On the other hand, a low credit score indicates that you are a delinquent debtor.
While obtaining a debt settlement will allow you to settle with your creditor and end your obligation on good terms, it will most likely harm your credit score as you were only able to pay a portion of your debt. Additionally, debt settlement does not erase the fact that you are a delinquent debtor as you were unable to pay your debts according to your contract or credit agreement.
As such, when your creditor reports the closure of your account due to a debt settlement, it modifies the original contract of agreement, and your credit score is affected.
You should anticipate a lower credit score after your debt settlement.
That being said, there are many factors that play into how much your credit score will drop after debt settlement. Here are some:
- The higher your credit score before settlement, the bigger the drop. If you start the debt settlement process with a high credit score, it will end up taking a greater hit. For example, if you start with a credit score of 700 or more, your score will likely drop between 140 and 160 points. However, if your score is below 700, it will probably drop between 45 and 65 points after debt settlement.
- The amount of debt settled will determine how much your credit suffers. For example, debts of larger amounts carry more weight in the eyes of the credit reporting bureaus. So, settling a smaller account will have a smaller effect on your credit score.
- Your creditor plays a huge role. Some creditors aggressively report delinquent accounts and charge-offs to the credit bureaus. Others are more lenient or don’t prioritize it. If you’re lucky, you might have a creditor that agrees to report a settled debt as paid in full.
Most importantly, bear in mind that settling a debt will have less of an impact on your credit score than no payment at all. It also puts you in a better position to stay on top of future payments and build your credit further.
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How long does debt settlement stay on your credit report?
Debt settlement will remain on your credit report for seven years. This means that for those seven years, your settled accounts will affect your creditworthiness.
Lenders usually look at your recent payment history. There is a high probability that you will be affected for a couple of months or even years after settling your debts. However, a debt settlement does not mean that your life needs to stop. You can begin rebuilding your credit score little by little.
Your credit score will usually take between 6-24 months to improve. It depends on how poor your credit score is after debt settlement. Some individuals have testified that their application for a mortgage was approved after three months of debt settlement. Some needed years before they could get a new credit card or loan.
It varies case by case, and it is difficult to determine the exact timeframe required to improve your credit score. The time it takes to repair your credit score will depend primarily on your credit history.
Consider the example below.
Example: After many months of missed payments, Evan was sued by his credit card company for a debt of $5,000. He used SoloSuit to respond to the lawsuit, giving himself time to work out a settlement plan. After analyzing his income and other financial obligations, Evan determined he could afford to pay off 80% of the debt, or $4,000. Evan utilized SoloSettle to start the settlement negotiation process and sent an initial offer at 50% of the debt, or $2,500. Evan’s creditor sent a counter offer, and after a few rounds of negotiating, they reached an agreement of $3,500! Evan saved hundreds of dollars and gave himself a new financial foundation to build his credit back up.
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Rebuild your credit score after debt settlement
6 Months or Less: There is a possibility that if you have successfully paid off most of your debts and have settled accounts, creditors may still consider you a good debtor who can pay debts on time. If you still have open accounts after debt settlement with good records, this may help you get a credit rebound and improve your credit score. Even if you have a settled account the total assessment of your credit history can outweigh this by demonstrating that you have strong, positive credit, and your credit score could improve within the next six months or less.
12 - 24 Months: If your credit history reflects that you are a delinquent debtor, you have not paid off any part of your debt, there were a lot of late payments, or if it takes you years to settle your old debts you will have an extended period to wait before your credit score improves. A poor credit history tells creditors that you are a risk, and it will probably take 12-24 months for you to improve your credit score.
Remember that as your settled accounts age, their effect on your credit report will diminish even if they are still apparent. Take the initiative not to incur new debts, and your credit score will slowly improve. It will not improve overnight, so relax and do your best to become a wise debtor during this time. Avoid obtaining new debts while you are in the period of rebuilding your credit score.
A bad credit score will pass, and this chapter of your life will only last for a couple of years. Follow the advice provided here, and you will slowly make your way to a better credit score.
You can still get a credit card after debt settlement
There is a common misconception that debt settlement will ruin any chances of obtaining a credit card in the future. While it may be difficult to open a new line of credit with a lower credit score, debt settlement does not prevent you from getting a new credit card in the future.
It may take some time to build your credit score back up to the point where you will be approved for a new credit card, but that doesn’t make it impossible or unfeasible. In fact, applying for a new credit card and staying on top of your payments can actually help you increase your credit score after debt settlement.
It’s a similar situation for people who are looking to buy a house after debt settlement.
How long after debt settlement can I buy a house?
Technically, you can buy a house at any time after debt settlement. That being said, it might not be the best move, and it could be difficult to get the financial assistance that is generally required to purchase a home.
Since a debt settlement typically remains on your credit score for seven years, it can be difficult to find a lender who is willing to help right away.
However, if you stay on top of your financial obligations and prove that you are a trustworthy borrower, you can surely find a lender who is willing to work with you.
You have to pay taxes on debt settlement
Generally, if you have settled a debt for less than the original amount you owed, then the amount of the forgiven debt is taxable. You must report any canceled, forgiven, or settled debt to the IRS on your tax return for the year it occurred.
Exclusions to paying taxes on debt settlement include the following:
- Debt that was canceled as a part of a chapter 11 bankruptcy case is not taxable.
- When the debtor is insolvent (their total liabilities exceed their total assets), they do not have to pay taxes on settled debt.
- The debt amount was incurred directly in connection with the trade or business of farming, also known as qualified farm indebtedness.
- The debt amount was incurred to acquire, construct, reconstruct, or improve real property, also known as qualified real property business indebtedness.
- The debt amount was incurred to buy, build, or substantially improve your home, also known as qualified principal residence indebtedness (this rule is subject to change beginning January 1, 2026).
Similarly, exceptions to paying taxes on debt settlement may apply, such as:
- Debt that was forgiven as a gift, bequest, or inheritance
- Some student loan debt
- Qualified price reduction to the purchase of a property, given by the seller
- Debt that would be deducted if you were to pay it as a cash basis taxpayer
So, before you settle a debt with your creditor or a debt collector, consider the tax implications. Chances are you’ll have to pay the difference in taxes the following year.
Let’s take a look at an example.
Example: Janice owed LVNV Funding $5,000. She used SoloSettle to settle her debt with LVNV Funding for just $3,000. Since the debt came from using a credit card, Janice was not eligible for any of the tax exclusions or exceptions of debt forgiveness. As a result, she had to report the $2,000 difference to the IRS as part of her income the following year and pay taxes on it.
How much should I offer to settle debt?
We asked an attorney, John Skiba, how much you should offer to settle debt, and here are some tips he shared.
When considering how much to offer to settle a debt, it largely depends on whether you're dealing with a junk debt buyer or the original creditor.
For junk debt buyers, a low settlement could be around 10% of the total debt, but more typically, offers between 30% and 40% are accepted, especially if you can pay in a lump sum shortly after reaching an agreement.
Original creditors usually expect higher settlements, around 50% to 75% of the total balance, particularly for lump sum payments. Payment plans are an option but often result in paying more over time.
It's important to propose a realistic plan based on your budget, without overcommitting to an amount you cannot afford. Always initiate the offer rather than waiting for the creditor, as their starting position is often to expect full repayment.
Watch the following video for more information on how much to offer to settle a debt:
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How long does it take to rebuild credit after paying off debt?
It takes around 30 to 45 days to rebuild credit after paying off debt.
After you've paid off a debt, it generally takes about 30 to 45 days for your credit score to reflect the change. This is because lenders and banks take time to report your updated debt status to the credit bureaus. The exact time for your credit score to improve depends on various factors, including the type of debt and when the lender reports the payment.
How to Answer a Summons for debt collection in all 50 states
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- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
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- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont; Vermont (Small Claims court)
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Guides on how to resolve debt with every debt collector
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- 11 Charter Communications
- AAA Collections
- Aargon Agency Inc
- Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC
- ACEI Collections
- Account Services
- Accredited Collection Services
- Accredited Collection Services
- Advanced Recovery Systems
- AES NCT
- AFNI Collections
- Alco Capital Group LLC
- Aldous and Associates
- Alliance Collections
- Alliance One
- Alliant Capital Management
- Alpha Recovery Corp
- Alltran Financial
- Alltran Health
- Alorica Inc.
- Amcol Clmbia in Court
- American Coradius International
- American Profit Recovery
- American Recovery Service
- Americollect
- AmSher Collection Services
- Apelles LLC
- AR Resources
- ARC Collections
- ARM Solutions
- Arrow Financial Services
- ARS National Services
- ARSC Debt Collectors
- ARS National Services
- ARstrat
- AscensionPoint Recovery Services
- Asset Acceptance LLC
- Asset Recovery Solutions
- Associated Credit Services
- Atlantic Credit and Finance
- Atradius Collections
- Automated Collection Services, Inc.
- Autovest LLC
- Avante USA
- Avantus
- AWA Collections
- Balekian Hayes
- Bay Area Receivables
- BCA Financial Services
- BC Services
- Benuck and Rainey
- Berlin-Wheeler
- Bluebonnet Financial LLC
- Bonneville Collections
- Bull City Financial
- Bureaus Investment Group
- Cach LLC
- Caine and Weiner
- Capio Partners
- Capital Accounts
- Capital Collections
- Capital Management Services
- CardWorks
- Carmel Financial/New Coast Direct
- Cavalry SPV I LLC
- CBCInnovis
- CBCS Collections
- CBE Group
- CBV Collections
- CCB Credit Services
- CCS Collections
- CCS Offices
- Central Mediation Services
- Central Portfolio Control
- Cerastes LLC
- Choice Recovery
- Choice Recovery Inc
- CKS Financial
- CKMS Financial
- Client Services
- CMRE Financial Services
- COAF
- Coast Professional
- Comenity Bank Debt Collection
- Commonwealth Financial
- ConServe Debt Collection
- Consumer Collection Management
- Contract Callers Inc
- Convergent Healthcare Recoveries
- Convergent Outsourcing
- Couch Conville & Blitt
- Covington Credit
- CRDT First
- Credco in Court
- Credence Resource Management
- Credit Bureau Systems
- Credit Control Corporation
- Credit Management Company
- Credit Management LP
- Credit Systems
- Credit Systems
- CSIEZPay
- CTC Debt Collector
- CVCS Debt Collection
- Cypress Financial Recoveries
- D&A Services
- Daniels, Norelli, Cecere & Tavel P.C.
- DCM Services
- Debt Recovery Solutions
- Delanor Kemper & Associates
- Department Stores National Bank
- Direct Recovery Associates
- Discover Collections
- Diversified Adjustment
- Diversified Consultants
- Diversified Recovery Bureau
- DNF Associates, LLC
- Dodeka LLC
- DRS Credit
- Dynamic Collectors
- Eagle Loan
- Eagle Accounts Group, Inc.
- Eastern Account System
- EduCap
- Ellington and Associates Collections
- Encore Capital Group
- Enerson Law
- Enerson Law LLC
- Enhanced Recovery Company
- EOS CCA
- ERC Collections
- ERSolutions
- Estate Information Services
- Equable Ascent Financial
- Everest Business Funding
- Executive Credit Management
- Faber and Brand
- Factual Data
- Falls Collection Service
- FBCS
- FCO Collections and Outsourcing
- FIA Card Services
- fin rec svc (Financial Recovery Services)
- First Federal Credit Credit Control
- First Financial Bank
- First Portfolio Ventures LLC
- First Progress
- FirstPoint Collection Resources
- Firstsource Advantage
- FMA Alliance
- FNB Omaha
- Forster & Garbus
- Franklin Collection Services
- Freedom Plus
- Freshview Solutions
- Frontline Asset
- Frost Arnett
- Fulton Friedman & Gullace LLP
- Galaxy International Purchasing, LLC
- GC Debt Collection
- GC Services
- General Revenue Corporation
- GLA Collections
- Glass Mountain Capital
- Glasser and Glasser
- Global Credit Collection Corp
- Global Trust Management
- GMAC Financing
- Golden 1 Credit Union
- Grant and Weber
- Grant Mercantile Agency
- Gulf Coast Collection Bureau
- Gurstel
- Halsted Financial Services
- Harris and Harris
- Harvard Collection
- Harvest Credit Management
- Helvey and Associates
- Hollis Cobb
- Holloway Moxley
- Hosto Buchan
- Howard Lee Schiff
- H&R Accounts
- HRRG
- Hudson & Keyse LLC?
- Hunter Warfield
- IC System
- Impact Receivables Management
- Innovative Recovery
- Integras Capital Recovery LLC
- Javitch Block
- JHPDE Finance 1 LLC
- JP Receivables Management Partners
- JPMCB card
- Kenneth Eisen and Associates
- KeyBank student loans
- Kinum
- Kirschenbaum, Phillips & Levy P.C.
- KLS Financial Services
- Kramer & Frank
- Lakeside Collection
- Lending Club
- Lincoln and Morgan Kabbage
- Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP
- Lockhart Collection Agency
- LJ Ross Associates
- LTD Collections
- Malcolm S. Gerald and Associates
- Malen & Associates
- Mandarich Law Group
- Mannbracken
- Marcam Associates
- MARS Inc. Collections
- MBA Law
- MCA Management Company
- McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff
- Meade & Associates
- Medicredit
- Mercantile Adjustment Bureau
- Merchants Credit Association
- MGM Collections
- Michael J Adams PC
- Midland Funding LLC
- Mid-South Adjustment
- Monarch Recovery
- Monterey Financial
- Moss Law Firm
- Mountain Land Collections
- MRS Associates
- MRS BPO
- MSW Capital LLC
- Mullooly, Jeffrey, Rooney & Flynn
- Nathan and Nathan PC
- National Collegiate Trust
- National Credit Adjusters
- National Credit Care
- National Credit Systems
- National Enterprise Systems
- National Recovery Agency
- National Recovery Solutions
- Nationstar
- Nationwide Credit
- Nationwide Recovery Services
- Nationwide Recovery Systems
- NCEP LLC
- NCO Financial Systems Incorporated
- North American Recovery
- Northland Group
- Northstar Capital Acquisition
- Northstar Location Services
- NPAS
- NRC Collection Agency
- Oliver Adjustment Company
- Oliphant Financial, LLC
- Oportun
- P&B Capital Group
- PCB Collections Agency
- Palisades Collection LLC
- Pallida LLC
- Paragon Contracting Services
- Paragon Revenue Group
- Payday Loan Debt Collectors
- Pendrick Capital Partners
- Penn Credit
- Perdue Brandon
- Persolve LLC
- Phillips & Cohen Associates
- Phoenix Financial Services
- Pioneer Credit Recovery
- PMAB LLC
- PRA Group, Inc.
- Pressler, Felt & Warshaw LLP
- Prestige Services, Inc.
- Prince Parker and Associates
- ProCollect
- Professional Finance Company
- Progressive Management Systems
- Provest Law
- PYOD LLC
- Quaternary Collection Agency
- RAB Collection Agency
- Rash Curtis and Associates
- Radius Global SOL
- Radius Global Solutions
- Rawlings Company
- Razor Capital
- Real Time Resolutions
- Receivables Performance Management
- Regents and Associates
- Reliant Capital Solutions
- RentGrow
- Resurgent
- Resurgent Capital Services and LVNV Funding
- Revco Solutions
- Revenue Enterprises LLC
- Revenue Group
- RGS Financial, Inc.
- RMP LLC in Court
- RMP Services
- RS Clark and Associates
- RSIEH
- RSIEH
- RTR Financial Services
- Rubin & Rothman
- Salander Enterprises LLC
- Samara Portfolio Management
- SCA Collections
- Scott Parnell and Associates
- Second Round Collections
- Second Round Sub LLC
- Selip & Stylianou LLP
- Sequium Asset Solutions
- Sessoms and Rogers
- Sherman Acquisition
- Sherman Financial Group
- SIMM Associates
- Source Receivables Management
- Southern Management Systems
- Southwest Credit Group
- Spire Recovery Solutions
- SRS Company
- Stark Collection Agency
- State Collection Service
- Stenger and Stenger
- Stillman Law Office
- Summit Account Resolution
- Sunrise Credit Services
- Superlative RM Debt Collector
- Suttell and Hammer
- Synergetic Communication
- Synerprise Consulting
- The Law Office of Michael J Scott
- Trellis Company
- Troy Capital
- TRS Recovery Services
- TrueAccord
- Tulsa Teachers Credit Union
- UCB Collection
- UHG 1, LLC
- Unifin
- Unifin Debt Collector
- Unifund
- Universal Credit Services
- US Bank Collections
- USAA collections
- USCB America
- Valentine and Kebartas
- Valley Servicing
- Vance & Huffman LLC
- Van Ru Credit Corporation
- Velo Law Office
- Velocity Investments
- Viking Client Services
- Wakefield and Associates
- Waypoint Resource Group
- WCTCB
- Weinberg and Associates
- Weltman, Weinberg & Reis
- Westwood Funding
- Williams and Fudge
- Wilshire Consumer Credit
- Wolpoff & Abramson
- Worldwide Asset Purchasing
- www.AutomotiveCredit.com
- Zarzaur & Schwartz
- Zwicker & Associates
Resolve your debt with your creditor
Some creditors, banks, and lenders have an internal collections department. If they come after you for a debt, Solosuit can still help you respond and resolve the debt. Here’s a list of guides on how to resolve debt with different creditors.
- American Express; American Express – Debt Collection
- Bank of America
- Barclay
- Best Buy Credit Card
- Capital One
- Chase
- Credit One Bank
- Old Navy Credit Card
- PayPal Synchrony Card
- Regional Finance
- Retailers National Bank
- Reunion Student Loan Finance Corporation
- SYNCB/PPEXTR
- Synchrony Bank
- Synchrony Walmart Card
- Target National Bank
- Webbank
- Wells Fargo
- Can I Pay My Original Creditor Instead of a Debt Collection Agency?
- Can I Settle a Debt with the Original Creditor?
Settle your medical debt
Having a health challenge is stressful, but dealing medical debt on top of it is overwhelming. Here are some resources on how to manage medical debt.
- Am I Responsible for My Spouse's Medical Debt?
- Do I Need a Lawyer for Medical Bills?
- Do I Need a Lawyer to Fight Medical Bill Debt?
- Does Bankruptcy Clear Medical Debt?
- How Much Do Collection Agencies Pay for Medical Debt?
- How to Find Medical Debt Forgiveness Programs
- Is There a Statute of Limitations on Medical Bills?
- Medical Debt Statute of Limitations by State
- Summoned to Court for Medical Bills — What Do I Do?
- Summoned to Court for Medical Bills? What to Do Next
Guides on arbitration
If the thought of going to court stresses you out, you’re not alone. Many Americans who are sued for credit card debt utilize a Motion to Compel Arbitration to push their case out of court and into arbitration.
Below are some resources on how to use an arbitration clause to your advantage and win a debt lawsuit.
- How Arbitration Works
- How to Find an Arbitration Clause in Your Credit Agreement
- How to Make a Motion to Compel Arbitration
- How to Make a Motion to Compel Arbitration in Florida
- How to Make a Motion to Compel Arbitration Without an Attorney
- How Credit Card Arbitration Works
- Motion to Compel Arbitration in California
- Sample Motion to Compel Arbitration
Stop calls from debt collectors
Do you keep getting calls from an unknown number, only to realize that it’s a debt collector on the other line? If you’ve been called by any of the following numbers, chances are you have collectors coming after you, and we’ll tell you how to stop them.
- 1-800-390-7584
- 800-289-8004
- 800-955-6600
- 8009556600
- 877-366-0169
- 877-591-0747
- 800-278-2420
- 800-604-0064
- 800-846-6406
- 877-317-0948
- 888-899-4332
- 888-912-7925
- 202-367-9070
- 502-267-7522
Federal debt collection laws can protect you
Knowing your rights makes it easier to stand up for your rights. Below, we’ve compiled all our articles on federal debt collection laws that protect you from unfair practices.
- 15 USC 1692 Explained
- Does the Fair Credit Reporting Act Work in Florida?
- FDCPA Violations List
- How to File an FDCPA Complaint Against Your Debt Collector (Ultimate Guide)
- How to Make a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Demand Letter
- How to Submit a Transunion Dispute
- How to Submit an Equifax Dispute
- How to Submit an Experian Dispute
- What Debt Collectors Cannot Do — FDCPA Explained
- What Does Account Information Disputed by Consumer Meets FCRA Requirements Mean?
- What does “meets FCRA requirements” mean?
- What does FCRA stand for?
- What is the Consumer Credit Protection Act
Get debt relief in your state
We’ve created a specialized guide on how to find debt relief in all 50 states, complete with steps to take to find relief, state-specific resources, and more.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Debt collection laws in all 50 states
Debt collection laws vary by state, so we have compiled a guide to each state’s debt collection laws to make it easier for you to stand up for your rights—no matter where you live.
- Debt Collection Laws in Alabama
- Debt Collection Laws in Alaska
- Debt Collection Laws in Arizona
- Debt Collection Laws in Arkansas
- Debt Collection Laws in California
- Debt Collection Laws in Colorado
- Debt Collection Laws in Connecticut
- Debt Collection Laws in Delaware
- Debt Collection Laws in Florida
- Debt Collection Laws in Georgia
- Debt Collection Laws in Hawaii
- Debt Collection Laws in Kansas
- Debt Collection Laws in Idaho
- Debt Collection Laws in Illinois
- Debt Collection Laws in Indiana
- Debt Collection Laws in Iowa
- Debt Collection Laws in Kentucky
- Debt Collection Laws in Louisiana
- Debt Collection Laws in Massachusetts
- Debt Collection Laws in Michigan
- Debt Collection Laws in Minnesota
- Debt Collection Laws in Mississippi
- Debt Collection Laws in Missouri
- Debt Collection Laws in Montana
- Debt Collection Laws in Nebraska
- Debt Collection Laws in Nevada
- Debt Collection Laws in New Hampshire
- Debt Collection Laws in New Jersey
- Debt Collection Laws in New Mexico
- Debt Collection Laws in New York
- Debt Collection Laws in North Carolina
- Debt Collection Laws in North Dakota
- Debt Collection Laws in Ohio
- Debt Collection Laws in Oklahoma
- Debt Collection Laws in Oregon
- Debt Collection Laws in Pennsylvania
- Debt Collection Laws in Rhode Island
- Debt Collection Laws in South Carolina
- Debt Collection Laws in South Dakota
- Debt Collection Laws in Tennessee
- Debt Collection Laws in Texas
- Debt Collection Laws in Vermont
- Debt Collection Laws in Virginia
- Debt Collection Laws in Washington
- Debt Collection Laws in West Virginia
- Debt Collection Laws in Wisconsin
- Debt Collection Laws in Wyoming
Statute of limitations on debt state guides
Like all debt collection laws, the statute of limitations on debt varies by state. So, we wrote a guide on each state’s statutes. Check it out below.
Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection by State (Best Guide)
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Alabama
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Alaska
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Arizona
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Arkansas
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in California
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Connecticut
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Colorado
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Delaware
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Florida
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Georgia
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Hawaii
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Illinois
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Indiana
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Iowa
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Kansas
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Louisiana
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Maine
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Maryland
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Michigan
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Minnesota
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Mississippi
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Missouri
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Montana
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Nebraska
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Nevada
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in New Hampshire
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in New Jersey
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in New Mexico
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in New York
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in North Carolina
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in North Dakota
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Oklahoma
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Oregon
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Oregon (Complete Guide)
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Pennsylvania
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Rhode Island
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in South Carolina
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in South Dakota
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Tennessee
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Texas
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Utah
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Vermont
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Virginia
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Washington
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in West Virginia
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Wisconsin
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Wyoming
Check the status of your court case
Don’t have time to go to your local courthouse to check the status of your case? We’ve created a guide on how to check the status of your case in every state, complete with online search tools and court directories.
- Alabama Court Case Search—Find Your Lawsuit
- Alaska Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Arizona Court Case Search - Find Your Lawsuit
- Arkansas Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- California Court Case Search- Find Your Lawsuit
- Colorado Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
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- Washington Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- West Virginia Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Wisconsin Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Wyoming Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
How to stop wage garnishment in your state
Forgot to respond to your debt lawsuit? The judge may have ordered a default judgment against you, and with a default judgment, debt collectors can garnish your wages. Here are our guides on how to stop wage garnishment in all 50 states.
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Alabama
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Alaska
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Arizona
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Arkansas
- Stop Wage Garnishment in California
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Colorado
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Connecticut
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Delaware
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Florida
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Georgia
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Hawaii
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Idaho
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Illinois
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Indiana
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Iowa
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Kansas
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Kentucky
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Louisiana
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Maine
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Maryland
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Massachusetts
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Michigan
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Minnesota
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Mississippi
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Missouri
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Montana
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Nevada
- Stop Wage Garnishment in New Hampshire
- Stop Wage Garnishment in New Jersey
- Stop Wage Garnishment in New Mexico
- Stop Wage Garnishment in New York
- Stop Wage Garnishment in North Carolina
- Stop Wage Garnishment in North Dakota
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Ohio
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Oklahoma
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Oregon
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Pennsylvania
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Rhode Island
- Stop Wage Garnishment in South Carolina
- Stop Wage Garnishment in South Dakota
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Tennessee
- Stop Wage Garnishment In Texas
- Stop Wage Garnishment In Utah
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Vermont
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Virginia
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Washington
- Stop Wage Garnishment in West Virginia
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Wisconsin
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Wyoming
Other wage garnishment resources
- Bank Account Garnishment and Liens in Texas
- Can I Stop Wage Garnishment?
- Can My Wife's Bank Account Be Garnished for My Debt?
- Can Payday Loans Garnish Your Wages?
- Can pensions be garnished?
- Can Private Disability Payments Be Garnished?
- Can Social Security Disability Be Garnished?
- Can They Garnish Your Wages for Credit Card Debt?
- Can You Stop a Garnishment Once It Starts?
- Guide to Garnishment Limits by State
- How Can I Stop Wage Garnishments Immediately?
- How Long Before a Creditor Can Garnish Wages?
- How Long Does It Take to Get Garnished Wages Back?
- How to Fight a Wage Garnishment
- How to Prevent Wage Garnishment
- How to Stop a Garnishment
- How to Stop Social Security Wage Garnishment
- How to Stop Wage Garnishment — Everything You Need to Know
- New York Garnishment Laws – Overview
- Ohio Garnishment Laws — What They Say
- Wage Garnishment Lawyer
- What Is Wage Garnishment?
How to settle a debt in your state
Debt settlement is one of the most effective ways to resolve a debt and save money. We’ve created a guide on how to settle your debt in all 50 states. Find out how to settle in your state with a simple click and explore other debt settlement resources below.
- How to Settle a Debt in Alabama
- How to Settle a Debt in Alaska
- How to Settle a Debt in Arizona
- How to Settle a Debt in Arkansas
- How to Settle a Debt in California
- How to Settle a Debt in Colorado
- How to Settle a Debt in Delaware
- How to Settle a Debt in Florida
- How to Settle a Debt in Hawaii
- How to Settle a Debt in Idaho
- How to Settle a Debt in Illinois
- How to Settle a Debt in Indiana
- How to Settle a Debt in Iowa
- How to Settle a Debt in Kansas
- How to Settle a Debt in Kentucky
- How to Settle a Debt in Louisiana
- How to Settle a Debt in Maryland
- How to Settle a Debt in Massachusetts
- How to Settle a Debt in Michigan
- How to Settle a Debt in Minnesota
- How to Settle a Debt in Mississippi
- How to Settle a Debt in Missouri
- How to Settle a Debt in Montana
- How to Settle a Debt in Nebraska
- How to Settle a Debt in Nevada
- How to Settle a Debt in New Hampshire
- How to Settle a Debt in New Jersey
- How to Settle a Debt in New Mexico
- How to Settle a Debt in New York
- How to Settle a Debt in North Carolina
- How to Settle a Debt in North Dakota
- How to Settle a Debt in Ohio
- How to Settle a Debt in Oklahoma
- How to Settle a Debt in Oregon
- How to Settle a Debt in Pennsylvania
- How to Settle a Debt in South Carolina
- How to Settle a Debt in South Dakota
- How to Settle a Debt in Tennessee
- How to Settle a Debt in Texas
- How to Settle a Debt in Utah
- How to Settle a Debt in Vermont
- How to Settle a Debt in Virginia
- How to Settle a Debt in West Virginia
- How to Settle a Debt in Wisconsin
- How to Settle a Debt in Wyoming
How to settle with every debt collector
Not sure how to negotiate a debt settlement with a debt collector? We are creating guides to help you know how to start the settlement conversation and increase your chances of coming to an agreement with every debt collector.
Other debt settlement resources
- Best Debt Settlement Companies
- Can I Settle a Debt After Being Served?
- Can I Still Settle a Debt After Being Served?
- Can You Settle a Warrant in Debt Before Court?
- Debt Management vs. Debt Settlement
- Debt Settlement Pros and Cons
- Debt Settlement Scam
- Do I Need to Hire a Debt Settlement Lawyer?
- Do You Need a Debt Settlement Attorney in Houston Texas?
- Do You Owe Taxes on Settled Debt?
- Here’s a Sample Letter to Collection Agencies to Settle Debt
- How Can I Settle My Credit Card Debt Before Going to Court?
- How Do I Know if a Debt Settlement Company Is Legitimate?
- How Long Does a Lawsuit Take to Settle?
- How Much Do Settlement Companies Charge?
- How I Settled My Credit Card Debt With Discover
- How to File a Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement
- How to Make a Debt Settlement Agreement
- How to Make a Settlement Offer to Navient
- How to Negotiate a Debt Settlement with a Law Firm
- How to send Santander a settlement letter
- How to Settle Debt for Pennies on the Dollar
- How to Settle Debt in 3 Steps
- How to Settle Debt with a Reduced Lump Sum Payment
- How to Settle a Credit Card Debt Lawsuit — Ultimate Guide
- How to Settle Credit Card Debt When a Lawsuit Has Been Filed
- If You Are Using a Debt Relief Agency, Can You Settle Yourself with the Creditor?
- Largest Debt Settlement Companies
- Should I Settle a Collection or Pay in Full?
- Summary of the Equifax Data Breach Settlement
- The Advantages of Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Funding
- The FTC Regulates Debt Settlement Through the Telemarketing Sales Rule
- The Pros and Cons of Debt Settlement
- What Happens if I Reject a Settlement Offer?
- What Happens if You Don't Pay a Debt Settlement?
- What Happens When You Settle a Debt?
- What Is A Debt Settlement Agreement?
- What is Debt Settlement?
- What Percentage Should I Offer to Settle Debt?
- What to Ask for in a Settlement Agreement
- Who Qualifies for Debt Settlement?
- Will Collection Agencies Settle for Less?
- 5 Signs of a Debt Settlement Scam
Personal loan and debt relief reviews
We give a factual review of the following debt consolidation, debt settlement, and loan organizations and companies to help you make an informed decision before you take on a debt.
- Accredited Debt Relief Debt Settlement Reviews
- Advance America Loan Review
- ACE Cash Express Personal Loan Review
- BMG Money Loan Review
- BMO Harris Bank Review: Pros and Cons
- Brite Solutions Debt Settlement Reviews
- Caliber Home Loans Mortgage Review
- Cambridge Debt Consolidation Review
- Campus Debt Solutions Review
- CashNetUSA Review
- Century Debt Settlement Reviews
- ClearPoint Debt Management Review
- Click N Loan Reviews
- CuraDebt Debt Settlement Review
- CuraDebt Reviews: Debt Relief Assistance For California Residents
- Debt Eraser Review
- Debtconsolidation.com Debt Settlement Reviews
- Eagle One Debt Settlement Reviews
- Freedom Debt Relief Debt Settlement Reviews
- Global Holdings Debt Settlement Reviews
- Golden 1 Credit Union Personal Loan Review
- Honda Financial Services Review
- iLending Reviews
- Infinite Law Group Debt Settlement Reviews
- JG Wentworth Debt Settlement Reviews
- LoanMart Reviews
- Mastriani Law Firm Review
- Milestone ® Mastercard ® Review
- ModoLoan Review
- Money Management International Reviews
- M&T Mortgage Company Review
- National Debt Relief Debt Settlement Reviews
- New Era Debt Settlement Reviews
- OppLoans Review
- Pacific Debt Relief Reviews
- Palisade Legal Group Debt Settlement Reviews
- PCG Debt Consolidation Review
- PenFed Auto Loan Review
- Priority Plus Financial Reviews
- Roseland Associates Debt Consolidation Review
- SDCCU Debt Consolidation Review
- Speedy Cash Loans Review
- Symple Lending Reviews
- Tripoint Lending Reviews
- TurboDebt Debt Settlement Reviews
- Turnbull Law Group Debt Settlement Reviews
- United Debt Settlement Reviews
- Upgrade Auto Loans Reviews
How to repair and improve your credit score
Debt has a big impact on your credit. Below is a list of guides on how to repair and improve your credit, even while managing major debt.
- 3 Ways to Repair Your Credit with Debt Collections
- 5 Pros and Cons of Credit Cards & How to Use Them Wisely
- 6 Reasons Your Credit Score Isn't Going Up
- Bankruptcy vs Debt Settlement: Which is Better for Your Credit Score?
- Does Debt Consolidation Hurt Your Credit Score?
- Does Wage Garnishment Affect Credit?
- Guide to Disclosing Income on Your Credit Card Application
- How Long Does It Take to Improve My Credit Score After Debt Settlement?
- How Often Does Merrick Bank Increase Your Credit Limit?
- How to fix your credit to buy a house
- How to Handle Debt and Improve Credit
- How to Raise My Credit Score 40 Points Fast
- If I Settle with a Collection Agency, Will It Hurt My Credit?
- Is 600 a Good Credit Score?
- Obama Credit Card Debt Relief Program – How to Use It
- Sample credit report dispute letter
- Should I Use Credit Journey?
- Understanding myFICO: Your Gateway to Better Credit
- What Does "DLA" Mean on a Credit Report?
- What Is A Good Credit Score For Businesses?
- What is American Credit Acceptance?
- What is CBNA on my credit report?
- What is CreditFresh?
- Who Made the Credit Score?
- Why is THD/CBNA on my credit report?
How to resolve student loan debt
Struggling with student debt? SoloSuit’s got you covered. Below are resources on handling student loan debt.
- Budgeting Strategies for Students: How to Manage Your Finances Wisely
- Can You Go to Jail for Not Paying Student Loans?
- Can You Settle Student Loan Debt?
- Do Student Loans Go Away After 7 Years? (2022 Guide)
- Do You Need a Student Loan Lawyer? (Complete Guide)
- Does Student Debt Die With You?
- How to Manage a Student Debt
- How to Get Rid of Student Loan Debt
- Mandatory Forbearance Request Student Loan Debt Burden
- Negative Economic Effects of Student Loan Debt on the US Economy
- Pros and Cons of Taking a Student Loan
- Regional Adjustment Bureau Student Loans – How to Win
- The Real Impact of Student Debt: How Our Brains Handle It
- Why It's Important to Teach Students How to Manage Debt
- 5 Alternatives to Taking a Student Loan
- 5 Tips for Students: How to Create a Realistic and Effective Budget
- 7 College Financial Planning Tips for Students
- 7 Things to Consider When Taking a Student Loan
- 7 Tips to Manage Your Student Loans
Civil law legal definitions
You can represent yourself in court. Save yourself the time and cost of finding an attorney, and use the following resources to understand legal definitions better and how they may apply to your case.
- Accleration Clause — Definition
- Adjuster - Defined
- Adverse Action — Definition
- Affidavit — A Definition
- Annulment vs. divorce – what's the difference?
- Anticipatory Repudiation — Definition
- Bench Trial — Defined
- Certificate of Debt: A Definition
- Commuted Sentence – Definition
- Constructive Eviction - Defined
- Constructive Discharge - Definition
- Constructive Eviction - Defined
- Defendant - Definition and Everything You Need to Know
- Demurred – Definition
- Dischargeable - Definition
- Disclosures — Definition
- False Imprisonment Defined
- Good Faith Exception – Definition
- Hearsay — A Definition
- HOEPA – Definition
- Implied Contract – Definition
- Injunctive Relief — A Definition
- Intestate–Defined
- Irrevocable Agreement — Defined
- Joint Custody–Defined
- Litigator — A Definition
- Mediation - Definition
- Medical Malpractice — Definition
- Mistrial — A Definition
- Mitigating Circumstances — Definition
- Motion for Summary Judgment — Definition
- Nolle Prosequi – Definition
- Nunc Pro Tunc — A Definition
- Plaintiff - Definition and Everything You Need to Know
- Pro Se - Defined
- Probable Cause Hearing — Definition
- Restitution – Definition
- Sole Custody-Defined
- Statute of Limitations—Definition and Everything You Need to Know
- Summons—Definition
- Tenancy in Common – Defined
- Time Is of the Essence – Definition
- What Is the Bankruptcy Definition of Consumer Debt?
- Wrongful Termination–Defined
Get answers to these FAQs on debt collection
- Am I Responsible for My Husband's Debts If We Divorce?
- Am I Responsible for My Parent's Debt if I Have Power of Attorney?
- Can a Collection Agency Add Fees on the Debt?
- Can a Collection Agency Charge Interest on a Debt?
- Can a Credit Card Company Sue Me?
- Can a Debt Collector Freeze Your Bank Account?
- Can a Debt Collector Leave a Voicemail?
- Can a Debt Collector Take My Car in California?
- Can a Judgment Creditor Take my Car?
- Can a Process Server Leave a Summons Taped to My Door?
- Can an Eviction Be Reversed?
- Can Credit Card Companies Garnish Your Wages?
- Can Credit Cards Garnish Wages?
- Can Debt Collectors Call From Local Numbers?
- Can Debt Collectors Call You at Work in Texas?
- Can Debt Collectors Call Your Family?
- Can Debt Collectors Leave Voicemails?
- Can I Pay a Debt Before the Court Date?
- Can I Rent an Apartment if I Have Debt in Collection?
- Can I Sue the President for Emotional Distress?
- Can the SCRA Stop a Default Judgment?
- Can the Statute of Limitations be Extended?
- Can You Appeal a Default Judgement?
- Can You Get Unemployment if You Quit?
- Can You Go to Jail for a Payday Loan?
- Can You Go to Jail for Credit Card Debt?
- Can You Negotiate with Westlake Financial?
- Can You Record a Call with a Debt Collector in Your State?
- Can You Serve Someone with a Collections Lawsuit at Their Work?
- Can You Sue Someone Who Has Filed Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
- Capital One is Suing Me – How Can I Win?
- Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche: Which One Is Apt for You?
- Do 609 Letters Really Work?
- Do Debt Collectors Ever Give Up?
- Do I Have Too Much Debt to Divorce My Spouse?
- Do I Need a Debt Collection Defense Attorney?
- Do I Need a Debt Negotiator?
- Do I Need a Legal Coach?
- Do I Need a Payday Loans Lawyer?
- Does a Living Trust Protect Your Assets from Lawsuits?
- Does Chase Sue for Credit Card Debt?
- Does Debt Consolidation Have Risks?
- Does Midland Funding Show Up to Court?
- How Can I Get Financial Assistance in PA?
- How do Debt Relief Scams Work?
- How Do I Find Out If I Have Any Judgments Against Me?
- How Do I Get Rid of a Judgment Lien on My Property?
- How Do I Register on the Do Not Call List?
- How Does a Flex Loan Work?
- How Does Debt Affect Your Ability to Buy a Home?
- How Does Debt Assignment Work?
- How Does Finwise Bank Work?
- How does Navy Credit debt forgiveness work?
- How Does Payments.tsico Work?
- How Important is it to Protect your Assets from Unexpected Events?
- How is Debt Divided in Divorce?
- How Long Do Creditors Have to Collect a Debt from an Estate?
- How long do debt collectors take to respond to debt validation letters?
- How Long Does a Judgement Last?
- How Long Does a Judgment Last?
- How Long Does a Levy Stay on a Bank Account?
- How Long Does an Eviction Stay on Your Record?
- How Many Calls from a Debt Collector is Considered Harassment?
- How Many Times Can a Judgment Be Renewed in North Carolina?
- How Many Times Can a Judgment be Renewed in Oklahoma?
- How Much Do Collection Agencies Pay for Debt?
- How Much Do You Have to Be in Debt to File Chapter 7?
- How Much Does College Actually Cost?
- How Often Do Credit Card Companies Sue for Non-Payment?
- How Should You Respond to the Theft of Your Identity?
- I am being sued because my identity was stolen - What do I do?
- If a Car is Repossessed Do I Still Owe the Debt?
- Is Debt Forgiveness Taxable?
- Is Freedom Debt Relief a Scam?
- Is it Legal for Debt Collectors to Call Family Members?
- Is it Smart to Consolidate Debt?
- Is LVNV Funding a Legitimate Company? - Them in Court
- Is My Case in the Right Venue?
- Is Portfolio Recovery Associates Legit? — How to Win
- Is Severance Pay Taxable?
- Is SoloSuit Worth It?
- Is Someone with Power of Attorney Responsible for Debt After Death?
- Is the NTB Credit Card Safe?
- Is There a Judgment Against Me Without my Knowledge?
- Is transworld systems legitimate? — How to win in court
- Liquidate–What Does it Mean?
- Litigation Finance: Is it a Good Investment?
- Received a 3-Day Eviction Notice? Here's What To Do
- Should I File Bankruptcy Before or After a Judgment?
- Should I Hire a Civil Litigation Attorney?
- Should I Hire a Civil Rights Lawyer?
- Should I Hire a Litigation Attorney?
- Should I Marry Someone With Debt?
- Should I Pay Off an Old Apartment Debt?
- Should I Send a Demand Letter Before a Lawsuit?
- Should I Use My IRA to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?
- Should You Communicate with a Debt Collector in Writing or by Telephone?
- Should You Invest in Stocks While In Debt?
- Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Loans: Which is Better?
- The Truth: Should You Never Pay a Debt Collection Agency?
- What are the biggest debt collector companies in the US?
- What are the different types of debt?
- What Bank Is Behind Best Buy's Credit Card?
- What Bank Issues Kohl's Credit Card?
- What Bank Owns Old Navy Credit Card?
- What Credit Bureau does Aqua Finance Use?
- What Credit Bureau Does Truliant Use?
- What Does “Apple Pay Transaction Under Review” Mean?
- What Does a Debt Collector Have to Prove in Court?
- What Does BAC Stand For?
- What does HAFA stand for?
- What Does Payment Deferred Mean?
- What Does Reaffirmation of Debt Mean?
- What Happens After a Motion for Default Is Filed?
- What Happens at a Motion for Summary Judgment Hearing?
- What Happens If a Defendant Does Not Pay a Judgment?
- What Happens If a Process Server Can't Serve You?
- What Happens if a Tenant Wins an Eviction Lawsuit?
- What Happens If Someone Sues You and You Have No Money?
- What Happens If You Avoid Getting Served Court Papers?
- What Happens If You Don’t Pay Speedy Cash?
- What Happens If You Ignore a Debt Collector?
- What Happens If You Never Answer Debt Collectors?
- What Happens When a Debt Is Sold to a Collection Agency
- What Happens When a Debt Is Sold to a Collection Agency?
- What If a Summons Was Served to the Wrong Person?
- What If an Order for Default Was Entered?
- What if I default on an Avant payment?
- What If the Wrong Defendant Is Named in a Lawsuit?
- What Is a Case Number?
- What is a Certificate of Judgment in Ohio?
- What Is a Certificate of Service?
- What Is a Civil Chapter 61 Warrant?
- What is a Civil Litigation Lawyer?
- What Is a Consent Judgment?
- What Is a CPN Number?
- What Is a Debt Brokerage?
- What Is a Debt-to-Sales Ratio?
- What Is a Defamation Lawsuit?
- What is a default judgment?— What do I do?
- What Is a Libel Lawsuit?
- What is a Lien on a House?
- What is a Lien Release on a Car?
- What is a Lien?
- What Is a Motion to Strike?
- What Is a Motion to Suppress?
- What Is a Non-Dischargeable Debt in Tennessee?
- What Is a Nonsuit Without Prejudice?
- What Is a Preliminary Hearing?
- What Is a Reaffirmation Agreement?
- What Is a Request for Dismissal?
- What Is a Rule 3.740 Collections Defense in California?
- What Is a Slander Lawsuit?
- What is a Stipulated Judgment?
- What Is a Warrant in Debt?
- What is ABC Financial Club Charge?
- What is ACS Ed Services?
- What is Advanced Call Center Technologies?
- What is Alimony?
- What Is Allied Interstate's Phone Number?
- What is an Affirmative Defense?
- What Is an Assignment of Debt?
- What Is an Attorney Malpractice Lawsuit?
- What Is an Unlawful Detainer Lawsuit?
- What is Bank of America CashPro?
- What is Bitty Advance?
- What Is Celtic Bank?
- What is Consumer Portfolio Services?
- What Is Credence Resource Management?
- What Is Debt Internment?
- What Is Discover's 60/60 plan?
- What is Evading the Police?
- What Is Extinguishment of Debt?
- What is First Investors Financial Services?
- What is Global Lending Services?
- What is homicide?
- What Is Lexington Law Firm?
- What is LGFCU Personal Loan?
- What is Moral Turpitude?
- What is Online Information Services?
- What is Oportun?
- What Is Service of Process in Texas?
- What is sewer service?
- What Is Summary Judgment?
- What is Synchrony Bank's Hardship Program?
- What Is T-Mobile's Phone Number for Debt Collection?
- What Is the Amount of Money You Still Owe to Their Credit Card Company Called?
- What is the Deadline for a Defendant's Answer to Avoid a Default Judgment?
- What Is the Formula for Calculating Closing Costs?
- What Is the Minimum Amount That a Collection Agency Will Sue For?
- What Is the Phone Number for IQ Data?
- What is the Purpose of the Truth in the Lending Act?
- What is the status of my case?
- What Is the Statute of Limitations on Debt in Washington?
- What is the Telemarketing Sales Rule?
- What is Unsecured Credit Card Debt?
- What is WCTCB?
- What is WFDS?
- What is WUVISAAFT?
- What is Zombie Debt, and How Do I Deal With It?
- What Personal Property Can Be Seized in a Judgment?
- What Should I Do If Crown Asset Management Suing Me?
- What Should I Do If OneMain Financial Is Taking Me to Court?
- What Should You Do if You Can't Pay Your Mortgage?
- What states require a professional licensing number for debt collectors?
- What Happens When a Debt Is Sold to a Collection Agency
- When Does Exeter Finance Repo Cars?
- When Is My Rent Due Legally?
- Where’s My Amended Tax Return?
- Which Bank Does Macy's Credit Card Use?
- Who is EOSCCA?
- Who is Over the Loan Forgiveness Program at KHESLC?
- Who is Synchrony Bank? — Beat Them in Court
- Who is Jefferson Capital Systems LLC — How to win in court
- Why Being Judgment Proof Is Not a Defense to a Lawsuit
- Why Can't Lawyers Give Legal Advice?
- Who is Over the Loan Forgiveness Program at KHESLC?
- Who is Synchrony Bank? — Them in Court
- Who Qualifies for Debt Settlement?
- Why Being Judgment Proof Is Not a Defense to a Lawsuit
- Why Can't Lawyers Give Legal Advice?
- Why Do Debt Collectors Block Their Phone Numbers?
- Why Do Lawyers Charge So Much?
- Why Is the Sheriff Looking for Me?
- Why Would a Sheriff Come to My House with Papers?
- Will Bankruptcy Stop a Judgment?
How-to debt guides
- How to Beat Westlake Portfolio Management
- How to Access Free Debt Relief
- How to Answer a Lawsuit for Debt Collection
- How to Appear in Court by Phone
- How to Apply For Unemployment Benefits in Florida
- How to Avoid Getting Served
- How to Beat a Bill Collector in Court
- How to Beat a Debt Collector in Court
- How to Beat a Lawsuit From a Debt Collector
- How to Cancel a Merrick Bank Credit Card
- How to Cancel an American Eagle Credit Card: A Step-by-Step Guide
- How to Cancel JCPenney Credit Card
- How to Deal with Debt Collectors
- How to decide what to do next in a lawsuit
- How to Defend Yourself in Court
- How To Develop A Debt Repayment Plan That Works
- How to Discharge a Debt with UCC
- How to Dispute a Debt and Win
- How to Dispute a False Positive Drug Test
- How to dispute a rental collection
- How to Drag Out an Eviction
- How to Fight a Motion for Relief From Automatic Stay
- How to Fight an Eviction
- How to Fight Debt Collectors in Court and Win
- How to File a Civil Answer in Kings County Supreme Court
- How to File a Civil Answer With the Duval Clerk of Courts - Florida
- How to File a Motion to Extend Time
- How to File a Motion to Satisfy Judgment in Utah
- How to File a Motion to Set Aside Judgment
- How to File Chapter 13 Without an Attorney
- How to File in Bergen County Superior Court
- How to File in Deschutes County Circuit Court
- How to File in Josephine County Courthouse
- How to File in Miamisburg Municipal Court
- How to File in Monmouth County Courthouse
- How to File in Oak Grove Courthouse
- How to File in Oregon Small Claims Court
- How to File in Small Claims Court in Iowa
- How to File in the Houston County Superior Court
- How To Fill Out the PLD-C-001
- How to Find My Bridgecrest Login
- How to Find Out If You're Being Sued
- How to Find Out What Collection Agency Owns Your Debt
- How to Find the Attorney That is Suing You (Secret)
- How to get a case dismissed without prejudice on statute of limitations
- How to Get a Divorce in Florida
- How to Get Credit Card Debt Relief
- How to Get Debt Relief (Ultimate 50 State Guide 2023)
- How to Get Out of a Bridgecrest Loan
- How to get out of a RISE loan
- How to Get Out of Debt Before Retirement
- How to Get Out of Paying HOA Dues
- How to Get Relief From a Gambling Debt
- How to Hire a Mediator
- How to Identify Age Discrimination in the Employment Act
- How to identify fake and abusive debt collectors
- How to Liquidate Credit Cards Into Cash
- How to liquidate your assets to pay off debt
- How to Make a 609 Letter That Really Works
- How to Make a Debt Validation Letter - The Ultimate Guide (2023)
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