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What to Expect If Your Debt Case Goes to Court
If your debt case goes to court, expect a brief hearing where the plaintiff must prove the debt is yours. Bring evidence, defenses, and consider settling first.
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SoloSuit Sweet Sixteen: Honoring 16 Champions of Consumer Empowerment
SoloSuit honors 16 leaders transforming consumer debt resolution through legal work, advocacy, education, and more.
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How to Respond to a Debt Collection Letter
Respond to a debt collection letter by sending a written validation request within 30 days; the collector must prove the debt before continuing collection.
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TransUnion Sued for Sharing Data with Fake Collector
TransUnion faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly selling consumer data to a fake debt collector, violating privacy and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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Nicholas Financial sued for violating debt collection laws
Nicholas Financial has been sued for FDCPA violations including illegal collection tactics. If they've harassed you, file an FDCPA complaint.
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Debt Collectors are Using AI
Debt collection agencies are adopting AI to track consumers, contact them, negotiate deals, and determine their ability to pay.
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How to Answer a Summons Without an Attorney
You don't need an attorney to respond to a Summons, but you have to respond with a written Answer or you run the risk of losing automatically.
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Sued by Debt Collector? How to Resolve Your Debt
If you're sued by a debt collector, resolve it in three steps: file an Answer fast, negotiate a settlement, and pay as agreed.
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How to Dispute a Debt Collector in 4 Steps
To dispute a debt collector: gather debt documents, check collections notice for errors, send a Debt Validation Letter, and await response.
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Sued By Credit Card Company? Here's What To Do
If you get sued by a credit card company, respond with a written Answer, verify the debt, negotiate a settlement, and defend yourself in court.
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Get Help Responding to a Lawsuit
To get help responding to a lawsuit, hire an attorney, use an online service like SoloSuit, see if you qualify for free legal aid, or talk to your court clerk.
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How to Respond to a Lawsuit From a Debt Collector
Respond to a lawsuit from a debt collector by drafting and filing an Answer into the case, verifying the debt, and negotiating a debt settlement.