Even if you owe the money, there are some actions that a debt collector cannot take pursuant to the Fair Debt Collect Practices Act.
- A debt collector may only contact you between the hours of 8:00 am and 9:00 pm. The debt collector...
What does it mean to reaffirm a debt in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Even though a debtor can voluntarily pay a discharged obligation, the debtor cannot readily revive the obligation to pay it. The process of reviving the obligation is called “reaffirmation” and is governed by 11 U.S.C. §524(c). A...
What is the automatic stay?
Upon the filing of your Chapter 7 or 13 Bankruptcy, an automatic stay goes into place which means that most creditors are prohibited from taking any action to collect a debt that you owe. If a creditor tries to collect a debt in violation of...