
Summary: It is free to file an Answer to a debt collection lawsuit in Alabama, but you only have 14 or 30 days to do it before you risk losing by default judgment. Use SoloSuit to respond to your debt lawsuit in minutes.
Getting sued for a debt is just the worst. This article will make the process a little bit easier and tell you how to respond to a Summons for debt collection in Alabama. We'll cover the basics of the debt collection lawsuit process in Alabama, including information specific to filing in Alabama, like state deadlines, forms, and steps on how to respond.
Let's get right to it.
Table of Contents
- Deadline to Respond
- Forms
- Filing Fees
- 3 Steps to Respond to a Summons
- Alabama Statute of Limitations
- Alabama Legal Aid
- What if I haven't been sued?
- Alabama Debt Collection Laws
- Check the status of your court case in Alabama
- Stop wage garnishment in Alabama
- Settle debt in Alabama
- Find debt relief in Alabama
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Key Takeaways
- File an Answer in your local Alabama court
Respond to the debt collection Summons before the deadline in Alabama
You have 30 days to respond to a debt collection lawsuit is 30 days in Alabama Circuit Court.
The 30-day clock begins after you have received the Summons and Complaint documents. If you fail to respond within the deadline, you will probably lose by default. This means that the court will order a default judgment against you, giving the debt collector the right to garnish your wages or seize your property.
However, if your case is in the District Court or Small Claims Court, you only have 14 days to respond to the lawsuit. District Court handles debt lawsuits involving $3,000-$10,000, while Small Claims Court has jurisdiction over cases under $3,000. Civil Court handles cases involving $10,000 or more, but also cases that have been appealed from the lower level courts.
The deadline to respond is outlined in Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 12(a), which states:
“A defendant shall serve an answer within thirty (30) days after the service of the summons and complaint upon that defendant except when service is made by publication and a different time is prescribed under the applicable procedure.”
Alabama Answer to Summons forms
When you get sued for a debt, it won't take long before you realize just how tricky and expensive hiring an attorney can be. Luckily, you can avoid the stress and cost of lawyers and represent yourself. The first step is to create your Answer document.
The easiest and fastest way to draft a response to a debt collection lawsuit is this Answer form. SoloSuit walks you through the process of drafting your Answer in minutes. All you have to do is respond to a few questions about the case.
Here's a sample of SoloSuit's Answer form.
If you would rather draft your own Answer, try one of these Alabama court forms:
Draft and file your Answer with SoloSuit in under 15 minutes.
Alabama does not charge an Answer filing fee
Great news! There is no Answer filing fee in Alabama. This means that you can file your Answer document in person or through the mail without having to pay the court.
That being said, some courts throughout Alabama may charge to file other types of documents like counterclaims or motions. It depends on the court in question and the document you are trying to file.
Now that you know you won't have to pay to file your Answer, let's explore specific steps that will help you draft and file an Answer that will increase your chances of winning the case.
Follow these steps to respond to a debt collection lawsuit in Alabama
You know you're being sued for a debt if you receive court documents in the mail called the Summons and Complaint. The Summons is an official notification of the lawsuit, while the Complaint lists the specific claims being made against you.
In a debt lawsuit, the person or company suing (usually a debt collector) is called the plaintiff. The person or company being sued is called the defendant. So, if a debt collection agency is suing you, then you are the defendant in the case.
Normally, you only have 14-30 days to respond to the Summons and Complaint in Alabama before you lose by default. You should draft and file a written Answer document to respond to the case.
Follow these three steps to respond to the Summons and Complaint:
- Answer each allegation listed in the complaint.
- Assert your affirmative defenses.
- File the Answer with the court, and serve the plaintiff.
Now, let's take a closer look at each step. Don't like reading? Check out this video instead:
1. Answer each allegation listed in the Complaint
Answering a Complaint may seem very intimidating, but the process is really quite simple.
The first section of your Answer document should focus on responding to each claim that is listed in the Complaint document. All you need to do is read the Complaint carefully and then decide how you want to respond to each numbered paragraph. You can respond in one of three ways:
- Admit: this is like saying, “I agree.”
- Disagree: this is like saying, “Prove it.”
- I don't know: this is like saying, “I don't know.”
You should know that most attorneys recommend denying as many allegations as possible. This is because the burden of proof is upon the plaintiff's shoulders at this stage in the case. If they cannot prove their claims with proper evidence and documentation, there is a good chance the case will be dismissed.
You can draft an Answer document in just 15 minutes with SoloSuit's Answer form.
Alabama's form linked above also provides a simplified approach, where you can simply admit to all, deny all, or claim that you're not sure.
Let's consider an example.
Example: Emily's credit card debt of $5,000 is charged-off after six months of missed payments in Alabama. The credit card company sells her debt to a debt collection agency called LVNV Funding for just $200. LVNV hopes Emily will pay off at least a portion of the debt so they can make a profit. After contacting Emily for a few months, LVNV files a lawsuit against her. Emily uses SoloSuit to respond to the case, denying all of LVNV's claims in her Answer document. She finds out that when LVNV purchased her charged-off debt account, they did not get access to the proper documentation needed to prove that they now own the debt. LVNV cannot provide the proof that Emily requested in her Answer when she denied all the claims, and they end up dismissing the case altogether.
2. Assert your affirmative defenses
After you've responded to each claim from the Complaint document, you're ready to assert your affirmative defenses.
“Assert affirmative defenses” means list reasons that you shouldn't lose the lawsuit or why you don't owe the debt. These defenses are written into your Answer.
Here are some common affirmative defenses used in debt collection cases:
- The account with the debt is not your account
- The contract was already canceled; therefore, you don't owe the creditor anything.
- The statute of limitations has expired. A statute of limitations is a law that sets a deadline on taking legal action. In Alabama, the statute of limitations on credit card debt is three years. So, you can't be sued for a debt based on a contract that has been inactive for six years or more.
- The debt has been paid or excused.
- The debt has been partially paid.
- You were a co-signer but were not informed of your rights as a co-signer.
These are a few of the many affirmative defenses. Being unable to pay the debt is not a legal defense to the debt.
More specifically, Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 8(c) states:
“Affirmative defenses. In pleading to a preceding pleading, a party shall set forth affirmatively accord and satisfaction, arbitration and award, assumption of risk, contributory negligence, discharge in bankruptcy, duress, estoppel, failure of consideration, fraud, illegality, injury by fellow servant, laches, license, payment, release, res judicata, statute of frauds, statute of limitations, waiver, and any other matter constituting an avoidance or affirmative defense.”
This is just a list of affirmative defenses you can raise in a debt collection lawsuit in fancy legal terms. In order to include your defenses easily, all you have to do is respond to a few questions on SoloSuit's website and the defenses will be automatically included in your Answer document.
Make the right affirmative defense the right way with SoloSuit.
3. File the Answer with the court, and serve the plaintiff
Now that you've drafted your Answer with your responses and affirmative defenses, you're ready to file it with the court.
Somewhat surprisingly, this is oftentimes the hardest part of the process. Alabama courts require defendant debtors who don't have an attorney to file the answer by mail or in person. So here's what you need to do:
- Print two copies of your Answer.
- Mail one copy to the court.
- Mail the other copy to the plaintiff's attorney.
The address for both should be in the Summons and Complaint you received in the mail. The attorney's address should be on the top left of the first page. The court's address should be in the first two paragraphs.
Remember, there is no fee for filing an Answer. The Answer needs to arrive at the court before the deadline, which is 14 days for District Court and Small Claims cases and 30 days for Circuit Court cases.
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Check the statute of limitations on debt in Alabama before paying
It's pretty common for debt collectors to file lawsuits against people for expired debts. This is why you should always check the statute of limitations on your debt before responding to a debt collector, especially if it's been several years since you made payments on the account.
The statute of limitations on credit card debt is three years in Alabama. In other words, debt collectors only have three years to sue someone for credit card debt from the time of the last activity on the account.
For other type of debt, like medical, mortgage, student loans, and other types of loans, the Alabama statute of limitations is six years.
So, if a debt collector contacts you about an old debt that you haven't paid off in years, check the statute of limitations before you acknowledge the debt or pay anything. Making payments on an old debt account will restart the clock on the statute of limitations.
More specifically, Alabama Code Title 6. Civil Practice § 6-2-37(1) states:
“The following must be commenced within three years:
(1) Actions to recover money due by open or unliquidated account, the time to be computed from the date of the last item of the account or from the time when, by contract or usage, the account is due.”
And § 6-2-34(4-5) states:
“The following must be commenced within six years: Actions founded on promises in writing not under seal; Actions for the recovery of money upon a loan, upon a stated or liquidated account or for arrears of rent due upon a parol demise.”
Finally, Alabama Code Title 7. Commercial Code § 7-2-725(1) states:
“An action for breach of any contract for sale must be commenced within four years after the cause of action has accrued. By the original agreement the parties may reduce the period of limitation to not less than one year but may not extend it.”
The table below lists the statute of limitations on different types of debt in Alabama, which explains the laws listed above:
| Debt Type | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Credit Card | 3 years |
| Medical | 6 years |
| Student Loan | 6 years |
| Auto Loan | 6 years |
| Mortgage | 6 years |
| Personal Loan | 6 years |
| Judgment | 20 years |
| Ala. Code § 6-2-32, § 6-2-34, and § 6-2-37 |
In summary, the statute of limitations for debt determines how long a debt collector can file a lawsuit against you to recover a debt. In Alabama, the statute of limitations varies depending on the debt type. For example, credit card debt expires in three years, while personal loans, mortgages, and auto loans give creditors six years to come after you. If you’ve been sued and received a judgment, the creditor has up to twenty years to pursue recovery.
Now, let's take a look at an example.
Example: Joe, who lives in Alabama, hasn't made any payments on his credit card for almost five years. He's taken a major hit to his credit score, but he can't afford to pay off the debt of $1,200. Joe finds out that his account has been “charged off” and sold to a debt collection agency. The debt collectors start calling him every day about the money he owes, and at first Joe doesn't know what to do. After doing some research online, Joe finds out that the statute of limitations on his credit card debt has expired. When the debt collectors file a lawsuit against Joe, he uses SoloSuit to respond with an Answer where he uses the expired statute of limitations as one of his affirmative defenses. The debt collection agency dismisses the case a few weeks later.
Utilize Alabama legal aid organizations
Hiring an attorney can be tricky and expensive. Luckily, the state of Alabama has several legal aid organizations that can help people who cannot or do not want to hire a lawyer and are representing themselves. Here are some of the prominent legal aid organizations in Alabama:
Legal Services Alabama
1820 7th Ave North, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35203
866-456-4995
info@legalservicesalabama.org
https://legalservicesalabama.org/
Alabama State Bar
PO Box 671
Montgomery, AL 36101
334-269-1515
https://www.alabar.org/for-the-public/get-legal-help/
Alabama Legal Help
https://www.alabamalegalhelp.org/
What if I haven't been sued yet?
If you've only received a collections notice, but not a lawsuit, the best way to respond is with a Debt Validation Letter. When a debt collector contacts you in any way, whether it's by phone or mail, you can respond by formally requesting a debt validation with a Debt Validation Letter . This letter notifies the collector that you dispute the debt and forces them to provide proof you owe the debt. They can't call you or continue collecting until they provide validation of the debt. This flowchart shows how you can use a Debt Validation Letter to win.
Get started with a Debt Validation Letter here.
The FDCPA states you have thirty days to respond to a debt collection notice, in which you can demand that the collection agency prove that it owns the debt and ask for supporting evidence of the amount you owe. You should also ask that they verify the age of the debt so that you know whether it exceeds the statute of limitations.
If a debt is sold from the original creditor to a debt collection agency, the proper documentation may be lost in the transition. If this happens, they must cease all collection efforts until they can validate the debt.
To learn more about how a Debt Validation Letter can help you, check out this video:
Alabama debt collection laws protect consumers
Alabama relies on the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to govern debt collection practices. The purpose of the FDCPA is to protect consumers from abusive debt collection practices such as:
- Calling before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
- Call you multiple times during any 24-hour period in an attempt to harass you
- Threaten arrests or jail time for an unpaid debt
- Refuse to identify themselves or falsely misrepresent themselves (for example, they can’t pretend to be an attorney or law enforcement)
- Continue contacting you after they’ve been informed that you have an attorney, and all contact should occur through said attorney
- Curse, threaten, or otherwise abuse you
If you’ve experienced a debt collector violating the FDCPA, you should file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Other than these laws, there are no state-specific Alabama debt collection laws, so Alabama residents must rely on federal law to defend themselves from unfair collection acts.
Find your Alabama lawsuit to check your case status
By the time you find yourself facing a lawsuit, you’ve likely been under tremendous stress for some time. Whether you lost your job, sustained an injury, or other factors have contributed to being unable to pay your debts, dealing with debt collectors adds a whole new level of worry and anxiety. As a result, you may have chosen to ignore the Summons and Complaint, but now you need to find out the details about your case.
The first step is understanding the Alabama court structure. The circuit courts have jurisdiction in civil cases above $10,000. District courts handle civil cases from $3,000 to $10,000, and small claims courts often handle cases up to $3,000. To look your case up online, Alabama provides a paid service called Just One Look.
Alternatively, you can call the Clerk of Court’s office in the jurisdiction where the case was filed and ask them to provide the information, or you can visit the courthouse to request a copy of the lawsuit.
Solosuit provides comprehensive information about an Alabama court case search if you need additional information.
What is wage garnishment in Alabama?
If a creditor has sued you and won or received a default judgment because you didn’t respond to the lawsuit, you may be facing a wage garnishment of up to 25% of your earnings. Ala. Code § 5-19-15 states that creditors with a judgment against you can seize the lesser of:
- 25% of your weekly disposable earnings, or
- The amount by which disposable earnings exceeds 30 times the established federal minimum hourly wage of $7.25.
In Alabama, disposable earnings are the net amount you’re paid after taxes are withheld.
In neglecting your debts, you open yourself to legal action taken by debt collectors. It’s crucial that you take any threat to sue seriously. If a creditor is successful in a lawsuit against you, it can lead to a judgment that allows them to garnish your wages until the debt, along with court costs, fees and interests are paid.
Explore debt settlement to avoid wage garnishment in Alabama
If a creditor has validated a debt and filed a lawsuit against you, you have three options. You can pay the debt in full or negotiate a debt settlement. Alternatively, you can file for bankruptcy, but this should only be considered as a last resort because of the profound and long-lasting impact it can have on your credit report.
Repaying the debt puts a stop to the lawsuit and allows you to move on from dealing with the creditor. However, if you don’t have the funds to pay the entire debt, or if doing so would result in other debts going unpaid, you may want to explore a debt settlement offer.
To settle a debt, offer your creditor a portion of the amount you owe, preferably in a lump sum payment. Taking someone to court is expensive, so creditors will often accept a reasonable settlement offer to avoid the costs and hassle of continuing with a lawsuit. For the best results, offer approximately sixty percent of what you owe. However, remember that debt settlement often involves negotiation, so your initial offer should be less than the maximum you can afford to pay to settle the debt.
Finding debt relief in Alabama
Rising inflation and increased housing costs have impacted Alabama residents hard, leading to an increase in household debt. While Alabama still has a relatively low cost of living compared to the rest of the country, average salaries in the state are also substantially lower than the national average.
To explore debt relief options, let’s discuss debt relief programs available to Alabama residents.
Debt relief options
Debt relief options primarily consist of debt settlement programs, debt relief loans, and bankruptcy. Let’s take a quick look at all three of these Alabama debt relief options to help you determine which is best suited to your needs.
Debt settlement
Debt settlement happens when you negotiate with creditors to reduce the balance on your overall debt. Let’s explore an example of what that might look like.
Example: John owes $6,000 on a personal loan, but he lost his job, can’t afford to pay the loan, and interest and fees continue to increase. John approaches the lender and offers to settle the balance for $3,200. The lender refuses but counteroffers to settle for $4,000. John responds that the maximum he can pay is $3,500. The lender realizes that settling for half the amount owed is better than the costs involved in taking John to court, so they accept the offer. John settled his loan for one-half of what he owed.
You may be able to negotiate with creditors to have them delete your past-due account from your credit report, which could dramatically improve your credit score.
SoloSettle can help you navigate the debt settlement process with security and ease. SoloSettle leverages technology in tracking debt settlement and enables you to send and respond to debt settlement offers until an agreement is reached between the parties.
Debt consolidation loans
If you decide to pursue debt consolidation before you’ve done too much damage to your credit score, this can be a reasonable option. Ideally, you take out a loan with a reasonable interest rate to pay off all your outstanding loans–leaving you with one monthly payment. However, given the recent spike in interest rates, be careful that you don’t fall victim to exorbitant interest rates that will make it difficult or impossible to pay back the debt consolidation loan. Read all loan documents thoroughly before proceeding with a debt consolidation loan.
There are advantages to debt consolidation. You should be able to pay off your debt faster and save money on interest. Best of all, a debt consolidation loan shouldn’t negatively impact your credit score.
When should you consider Alabama bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy should be your last resort. Chapter 7 bankruptcy erases most consumer debt without the need to repay it, but it stays on your credit report for ten years. Having a bankruptcy on your credit report can have a significant impact on your life. You may find it difficult to rent a home or apartment, buy a vehicle, or access any type of consumer credit. A mortgage to buy a house may also be unattainable.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy eliminates some debts but requires that you pay back others through a structured monthly payment plan. Chapter 13 is reserved for those who don’t qualify for Chapter 7 or those who have assets such as real estate that they want to protect. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy stays on your credit report for seven years and has the same impact on your credit as a Chapter 7.
There are other forms of bankruptcy such as a Chapter 11 and Chapter 13, but these are typically used by businesses and corporations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if there is already a default judgment against me?
If you didn’t respond to a lawsuit, the court may have issued a default judgment against you, and it may be for substantially more than you owed. Default judgments often include:
- Court costs.
- Attorney’s fees for the creditors.
- Interests on the money owed and other fees.
The default judgment acts as a lien and can result in:
- Wage garnishment, where debts are withheld from your paycheck
- Property liens on real estate which means you cannot sell or transfer the property without first clearing the lien by paying the debt
- A Writ of Execution is a court order that allows the sheriff’s office to seize personal property to satisfy the amount owed
- Intercepting your tax refunds–your income tax refund can be diverted toward the debt you owe
If you have a default judgment against you, you can take steps to reduce the burden. These include:
- Challenging the judgment: You should have been notified of any pending lawsuit. If you were not properly notified because you moved or the creditor failed to issue proper notice, you can contest the case and ask that the judgment be vacated. This doesn’t mean the debt goes away, but it reinstates your rights to challenge or settle it.
- If you discover the debt does not belong to you, it’s not too late to send a Debt Validation Letter to require the creditor to prove that the debt belongs to you. If they are unable to do so, you can have the default judgment removed.
- Know the statute of limitations for the debt. If the judgment was issued after the statute of limitations expired, you may be able to have the case dismissed.
What is a statement of claim?
A statement of claim, also known as a Complaint, is a legal document used in Alabama small claims courts to initiate a lawsuit. The statement of claim briefly describes the claims against the defendant.
To protect your standing in an Alabama small claims case, it is crucial that you file an Answer to the statement of claim right away, or at least before the 14-day deadline.
Key Takeaways
Now, you should have all the information you need to properly respond to a debt collection lawsuit in Alabama. Don't feel intimidated by debt collectors. While they're really good at the debt collection game, you can beat them when they least expect it.
So, five key takeaways for responding to a debt collection suit in Alabama are:
- You have 14-30 days to respond to a debt collection lawsuit with an Answer document in Alabama.
- There is no fee to file an Answer in Alabama.
- SoloSuit can help you draft and file an Answer where you respond to each claim from the Complaint and assert your affirmative defenses.
- The statute of limitations on credit card debt is three years in Alabama.
- Alabama has several legal aid organizations that can help you, and you can visit the courthouse or call the court clerk if you have any basic questions about your case.
File an Answer in your local Alabama court
If you don't feel comfortable sending your court documents over e-file, you can always visit your courthouse and file in person. Use this Alabama Courts Directory tool to find the address of your courthouse and the court clerk's contact information. Just click on the county in which you reside, and the county's judicial website will open in a new tab.
Knowing where your courthouse is located can help you be better prepared for your trial and stay updated on your case status
Find your court below to file an Answer into your case and get in contact with your local court clerk:
- In the Circuit Court of Mobile County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Mobile County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Montgomery County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Bibb County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Montgomery County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Autauga County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Autauga County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Bibb County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Bibb County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Blount County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Blount County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Cherokee County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Cherokee County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Coffee County, Elba Division, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Coffee County, Elba Division, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Colbert County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Conecuh County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Conecuh County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Conecuh County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Cullman County, State of Alabama
- In District Court of Cullman County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Etowah County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Franklin County, State of Alabama
- In the District Cour of Franklin County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Franklin County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Marengo County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Marengo County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Marion County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Marion County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Marion County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Monroe County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Monroe County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Monroe County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Morgan County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Pike County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Pike County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Russell County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Russell County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Sumter County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Sumter County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Washington County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Washington County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Washington County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Bessemer Division, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Limestone County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Limestone, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Limestone County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Blount County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of St. Clair County Pell City Division, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Butler County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court Jefferson County, Birmingham Division, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Jefferson County, Birmingham Division, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Butler, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Butler County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court Court of Autauga County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Calhoun County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Calhoun County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Calhoun County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Chambers County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Chambers County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Clay County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of St. Clair County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of St. Clair County Ashville Division, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Chambers County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Choctaw County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Choctaw County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Clay County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Baldwin County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Bullock County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Bullock County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Bullock County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Coosa County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Coosa County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Coosa County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Crenshaw County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Crenshaw County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Dale County, State of Alabama
- In the District County of Dale County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims County Dale County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Dallas County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Dallas County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Dekalb County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Geneva County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Geneva County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Geneva County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Greene County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Greene County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Greene County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court Henry County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Henry County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Lauderdale County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Lauderdale County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Lauderdale County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Lawrence County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Lawrence County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Lee County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Marshall County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Marshall County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Marshall County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Perry County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Perry County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Perry County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Pickens County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Pickens County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Shelby County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Shelby County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Shelby County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Wilcox County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Wilcox County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Wilcox County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Winson County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Baldwin County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Clay County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Cleburne County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Cleburne County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Cleburne County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Cherokee County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Chilton, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Choctaw County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Clarke County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Baldwin County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Chilton County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court Chilton County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Mobile County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Clarke County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Barbour County Clayton Division, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Barbour County Clayton Division, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Coffee County Elba Division, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court Ofelmore County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Lawrence County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of St. Clair County Ashville Division, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Barbour County Clayton Division, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Jefferson County Birmingham Division, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Clarke County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Olbert County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Colbert County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Covington County, State of Alabama
- In District Court of Covington County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Covington County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Crenshaw County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims County Cullman County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Dallas County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Dekalb County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Dekalb County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Elmore County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Elmore County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Escambia County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Escambia County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Escambia County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Etowah County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Etowah County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Fayette County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Fayette County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Fayette County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Hale County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Hale County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Hale County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Henry County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Houston County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Houston County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Houston County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Jackson County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Jackson County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Jackson County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Lamar County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Lamar County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Lee County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Lee County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Lowndes County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Lowndes County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Lowndes County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Macon County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Macon County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Macon County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Madison County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Madison County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Madison County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Marengo County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Morgan County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Morgan County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Pickens County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Pike County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Randolph County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Randolph County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Randolph County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Russell County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Sumter County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Talladega Countty, Talladega Division, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Talladega County, Talladega Division, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Talladega County, Talladega Division, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Tallapoosa County, Dadeville Division, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Tallapoosa County, Dadeville Division, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Tallapoosa County Dadeville Division, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Tuscaloosa County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Tuscaloosa County, State of Alabama
- In the Circuit Court of Walker County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Walker County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Walker County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Winston County, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Winston County, State of Alabama
- In the District Court of Jefferson County Bessemer Divison, State of Alabama
- In the Small Claims Court of Jefferson County Bessemer Divison, State of Alabama
How to Answer a Summons for debt collection in all 50 states
Here's a list of guides on how to respond to a debt collection lawsuit in each state:
- 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 collector guides
Are you being contacted by a debt collector? We're making guides on how to resolve debt with each one.
- 11 Charter Communications
- AAA Collections
- Aargon Agency Inc
- ABC Financial Club Charge
- Ability Recovery Services
- Absolute Resolutions Investments
- Account Services
- Accredited Collection Services
- Accredited Collection Services
- Ace Cash Express
- ACEI Collections
- ACS Ed Services
- Ad Astra Recovery Services
- Advanced Recovery Systems
- Advantage Collection Professionals
- AES NCT
- AFNI Collections
- Alco Capital Group LLC
- Aldous and Associates
- Alliance Collections
- Alliance One
- Alliant Capital Management
- Allied Collection Services
- Alltran Financial
- Alorica Inc.
- Alpha Recovery Corp
- Amcol Systems
- American Credit Acceptance
- American Coradius International
- American Express
- American Express
- American Express
- American Recovery Service
- Americollect
- Americollect
- Amerifinancial Solutions
- AmSher Collection Services
- Apelles LLC
- Apex Asset Management
- Arcadia Recovery Bureau
- Armada Corp
- A.R.M. Solutions
- Arnold Scott Harris
- AR Resources
- Arrow Financial Services
- AscensionPoint Recovery Services
- American Profit Recovery
- ARC Collections
- ARS National Services
- ARstrat
- ASG Recovers
- Asset Acceptance LLC
- Asset Recovery Solutions
- Associated Credit Services
- Atlantic Credit and Finance
- Avante USA
- Atradius Collections
- Automated Collection Services Inc.
- Autovest LLC
- AWA Collections
- Balanced Healthcare Receivables
- Bank of America
- Bank of America
- Barclay
- Bay Area Receivables
- BCA Financial Services
- BC Services
- Benuck and Rainey
- Berlin-Wheeler
- Best Buy Credit Card
- Blitt & Gaines
- Bluebonnet Financial LLC
- Bonneville Collections
- Brock and Scott PLLC
- Brown and Joseph
- Bull City Financial
- The Bureaus Inc.
- Cach LLC
- Caine and Weiner
- Capio Partners
- Capital Accounts
- Capital Collections
- Capital Management Services
- Capital One
- Capital One
- CardWorks
- Carter Young Collections
- Cascade Receivables Management
- Cavalry SPV I LLC
- CCB Credit Services
- CCB Springfield IL
- CBCS Collections
- CBE Group
- CBM Services
- CBV Collections
- CCS Collections
- CCS Offices
- Central Mediation Services
- Central Portfolio Control
- Chase
- Choice Recovery
- Citibank
- Citibank
- CKS Financial
- CKMS
- Client Services
- CMRE Financial Services
- Coast Professional
- Consumer Collection Management
- Consumer Portfolio Services
- Comenity Bank Debt Collection
- Commercial Acceptance Company
- Commonwealth Financial
- Commonwealth Financial Systems
- ConServe Debt Collection
- Contract Callers Inc
- Collection Bureau of Hudson Valley
- Colinfobur
- Couch Lambert
- CRDT First
- Credence Resource Management
- Credence Resource Management
- Credco
- Credit Bureau Systems
- Credit Control Corporation
- Credit Management Company
- Credit Management LP
- Credit One Bank
- Credit Systems International
- Crown Asset Management
- CSIEZPay
- C Tech
- CVCS
- D&A Services
- Daniels Norelli Cecere & Tavel P.C.
- DCM Services
- Delta Outsource Group
- Department Stores National Bank
- Designed Receivable Solutions
- Discover
- Discover
- Discover Collections
- Direct Recovery Associates
- Diversified Adjustment
- Diversified Consultants
- Diversified Recovery Bureau
- DNF Associates LLC
- Dodeka LLC
- DRS Credit
- Dynamic Collectors
- Eagle Accounts Group Inc.
- Eagle Loan of Ohio
- Eastern Revenue Settlement
- Eastern Account System
- EduCap
- Encore Capital Group
- EOS CCA
- Equable Ascent Financial
- Equinox Collections
- ER Solutions
- Estate Information Services
- Everest Business Funding
- Evergreen Professional
- Express Recovery
- Faber and Brand
- FBCS
- FCO Collections and Outsourcing
- FIA Card Services
- Financial Recovery Services
- First Financial Bank
- First Federal Credit Credit Control
- First Financial Asset Management
- FirstPoint Collection Resources
- FirstPoint Coll Resources Inc.
- First Portfolio Ventures LLC
- Firstsource Advantage
- First Progress
- FNB Omaha
- FMA Alliance
- Forster & Garbus
- Franklin Collection Services
- Freedom Plus
- Frontline Asset
- Frost Arnett
- Galaxy International Purchasing LLC
- GC Debt Collection
- GC Services
- General Revenue Corporation
- Glass Mountain Capital
- Glasser and Glasser
- Global Credit Collection Corp
- Global Lending Services
- Global Payments Check Services
- Global Trust Management
- GLA Collections
- GMAC Financing
- Golden 1 Credit Union
- Grant and Weber
- Grant Mercantile Agency
- Gulf Coast Collection Bureau
- Gurstel Law Firm
- H&R Accounts
- Halsted Financial Services
- Harris and Harris
- Harvard Collection
- Harvest Credit Management
- Helvey and Associates
- Hollis Cobb
- Holloway Credit Solutions
- Howard Lee Schiff
- HRRG Collections
- Hudson & Keyse LLC
- Hunt and Henriques
- Hunter Warfield
- IC System
- Impact Receivables Management
- Innovative Recovery
- InPhyNet Contracting Services
- Integras Capital Recovery LLC
- IQ Data
- Javitch Block
- Jefferson Capital Systems LLC
- JHPDE Finance 1 LLC
- Johnson Mark LLC
- JPMCB Card
- JP Receivables Management Partners
- Kenneth Eisen and Associates
- KeyBank Student Loan
- Kinum
- Kirschenbaum Phillips & Levy PC
- KLS Financial Services
- Knight Adjustment Bureau
- Kramer & Frank
- Lakeside Collection
- Law Office of Michael J Scott
- Lending Club Charge Off
- Lincoln and Morgan Kabbage
- Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP
- LJ Ross Associates
- Lockhart Collection Agency
- Lockhart Morrand Montgomery
- Love Beal and Nixon
- LTD Collections
- LVNV
- LVNV Funding
- Malen & Associates
- Mandarich Law Group
- Marcam Associates
- Mariner Finance
- MARS Inc. Collections
- MBA Law
- MCA Management Company
- McCarthy Burgess & Wolff
- Meade & Associates
- Medical Data Systems
- Mercantile Adjustment Bureau
- Merchants Credit Association
- Merchants' Credit Guide
- MGM
- Michael J Adams PC
- Midland Funding
- Midland Funding LLC
- Mid-South Adjustment
- MiraMed Revenue Group
- Monarch Recovery
- Monterey Financial
- Moore Law Group
- Moss Law Firm
- Mountain Land Collections
- Moxley and Associates
- MRS Associates
- MRS BPO
- MSCB Inc.
- MSW Capital LLC
- Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & Flynn
- Nathan and Nathan PC
- National Credit Adjusters
- National Credit Systems
- National Collegiate Trust
- National Enterprise Systems
- National Recovery Agency
- National Recovery Solutions
- Nations Recovery Center
- National Service Bureau Collections
- Nationwide Credit
- Nationwide Recovery Services
- Nationwide Recovery Systems
- Northland Group
- Northstar Location Services
- Navient
- Navy Federal
- NCB Management Services
- NCEP LLC
- NCO Financial Systems Incorporated
- Nelson and Kennard
- North American Recovery
- Northstar Capital Acquisition
- NPAS Solutions
- Online Information Services
- OneMain Financial
- Old Navy Credit Card Debt
- Oliphant Financial LLC
- Oportun
- P&B Capital Group
- Palisades Collection LLC
- Pallida LLC
- Paragon Contracting Services
- Paragon Revenue Group
- Paragon Revenue Group
- Paramount Recovery
- PayPal Synchrony Card
- Payliance Collections
- PCB Collections Agency
- Pendrick Capital Partners
- Penn Credit
- Perdue Brandon
- Persolve LLC
- Pharia LLC
- Phillips & Cohen Associates
- Phoenix Financial Services
- Pinnacle Collections Agency
- Pioneer Credit Recovery
- PlusFour Collections
- Portfolio Recovery
- Portfolio Recovery Associates
- Portfolio Recovery Associates
- PRA Group Inc.
- Prestige Services Inc.
- Prince Parker and Associates
- ProCollect
- Professional Credit Service
- Professional Debt Mediation
- Professional Finance Company
- Progressive Management Systems
- Puget Sound Collections
- ProVest LLC
- PYOD LLC
- RAB Collection Agency
- Radius Global SOL
- Radius Global Solutions
- Rash Curtis and Associates
- RAS LaVrar
- Rausch Sturm
- The Rawlings Company
- Razor Capital
- Real Time Resolutions
- Receivables Management Services
- Receivables Performance Management
- Receivable Solutions
- Recovery Solutions
- Regional Finance
- Reliant Capital Solutions
- Rent Recovery Solutions
- Resurgent Capital Services
- Resurgent Capital Services
- Retailers National Bank
- Reunion Student Loan Finance Corporation (ZuntaFi)
- Revco Solutions
- Revenue Enterprises LLC
- RFGI
- RGS Financial Inc.
- RMP LLC
- RMP Services
- Rock Creek Capital
- RS Clark and Associates
- RSIEH
- RSI Enterprises
- RTR Financial Services
- Rubin & Rothman
- Salander Enterprises LLC
- SCA Collections
- Scott and Associates
- Second Round Collections
- Second Round Sub LLC
- Security Credit Services
- Selip & Stylianou LLP
- Sentry Credit
- Sequium Asset Solutions
- Sessoms and Rogers
- SIMM Associates
- Source Receivables Management
- South District Group
- Southern Management Systems
- Southwest Credit Systems
- Southwest Recovery Services
- Spire Recovery Solutions
- Summit Account Resolution
- Stark Collection Agency
- State Collection Service
- Stenger and Stenger PC
- Stephen Einstein
- Stillman Law Office
- Summit Account Resolution
- Sunrise Credit Services
- Superlative RM
- Suttell and Hammer
- Swift Funds Financial
- Synchrony Bank
- Synchrony Walmart Card
- Synergetic Communication
- Synerprise Consulting
- SYNCB
- Target National Bank
- Tek-Collect Inc
- Transworld Systems Inc
- Trellis Company
- Trident Asset Management
- Troy Capital
- TRS Recovery Services
- TrueAccord
- UCB Collection
- UCB Collection
- UCHealth
- UHG 1 LLC
- Unifin
- Unifin
- Unifund
- United Collection Bureau
- United Recovery Systems
- Universal Credit Services
- USAA Collections
- US Bank Collections
- USCB America
- Valentine and Kebartas
- Valley Servicing
- Vance & Huffman LLC
- Velocity Investments LCC
- Velo Law Office
- Viking Client Services
- Virtuoso Sourcing Group
- Wakefield and Associates
- Waypoint Resource Group
- WebBank
- Weinberg and Associates
- Wells Fargo
- Wells Fargo Bank
- Westlake Financial
- Weltman Weinberg & Reis
- West Central Texas Collection Bureau
- Westlake Portfolio Management
- Westwood Funding
- WFDS
- Wilber and Associates
- Williams and Fudge
- Wilshire Consumer Credit
- Works and Lentz
- Worldwide Asset Purchasing
- Zarzaur & Schwartz
- Zwicker & Associates
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 Credit Card 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
- Motion to Compel Arbitration in California
- Sample Motion to Compel Arbitration
- What Happens in Arbitration?
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a great way to legally resolve debt, but it's usually best to consider it as a last resort. Here are some bankruptcy guides to help you decide which debt resolution option is best for you.
- Can You Sue Someone Who Has Filed Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
- How to File Bankruptcy for Free Without an Attorney
- How to File Chapter 13 Without an Attorney
- Pros and Cons of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Should I File Bankruptcy Before or After a Judgment?
- The Pros and Cons of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Will Bankruptcy Stop a Judgment?
Check your case status
Don't have time to go to your local courthouse to check the status of your case? We've created state guides on how to check the status of your case throughout the US, complete with online search tools and court directories.
- Alabama 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
- Connecticut Case Lookup — Find Your Court Case
- Delaware Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Florida Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Georgia Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Illinois Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Indiana Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Illinois Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Indiana Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Kansas Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Kentucky Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Louisiana Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Maryland Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Massachusetts Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Michigan Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Mississippi Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Missouri Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Nebraska Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Negotiate Debt With Crown Asset Management
- Nevada Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- New Hampshire Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- New Jersey Court Case Search—Find Your Lawsuit
- New York Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- North Carolina Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Ohio Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Oklahoma Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Oregon Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Pennsylvania Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- South Carolina Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Tennessee Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Texas Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Utah Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Vermont Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Virginia Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Washington Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- West Virginia Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
- Wisconsin Court Case Search — Find Your Lawsuit
Credit
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, along with other credit-related resources.
- 3 Crazy Credit Card Debt Stories
- Beware of Credit Repair Advance Fees
- Can a Credit Card Company Sue Me?
- Can I Pay My Original Creditor Instead of a Debt Collection Agency?
- Can You Go to Jail for Credit Card Debt?
- Credit Card Debt Forgiveness Because of Disability
- Credit Card Debt Statistics
- Credit Repair Scam
- How I Won My Credit Card Debt Lawsuit (Interview)
- How Long Do Creditors Have to Collect a Debt from an Estate?
- How Often Do Credit Card Companies Sue for Non-Payment?
- How Often Does Merrick Bank Increase Your Credit Limit?
- How to Liquidate Credit Cards Into Cash
- How to Raise My Credit Score 40 Points Fast
- How to Remove Avantus From Your Credit Report
- How to Remove CBCInnovis From Your Credit Report
- How to Remove Fox Collection Center From Your Credit Report
- How to Walk Away from Credit Card Debt
- Is Credit Karma Accurate?
- Respond to a Summons for Credit Card Debt
- Should I Use Credit Journey?
- Stop Paying Credit Card Debt and Stop Worrying About It
- Summary of the Equifax Data Breach Settlement
- Tips for Leaving the Country With Unpaid Credit Card Debt
- Understanding myFICO: Your Gateway to Better Credit
- What Bank Is Behind Best Buy's Credit Card?
- What Bank is Milestone Credit Card With?
- 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 Credit Glory Do?
- What Does "DLA" Mean on a Credit Report?
- What is a Credit Inquiry Factual Data?
- What Is a Creditor Legally Required to Do if You Dispute a Debt?
- What Is A Good Credit Score For Businesses?
- What Is Assetcare on My Credit Report?
- What is CBNA on my credit report?
- What Is COAF On My Credit Report? How to Settle Debt
- What is CreditFresh?
- What is Factual Data On My Credit Report?
- Which Bank Does Macy's Credit Card Use?
- Why is THD/CBNA on my credit report?
Debt collection FAQs
Find answers to some of our the most commonly-asked questions about debt collection below.
- 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 Debt Collector Freeze Your Bank Account?
- Can a Debt Collector Leave a Voicemail?
- Can a Debt Collector Take My Car in California?
- 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 Debt Collectors Lie to You?
- Can I Pay a Debt Before the Court Date?
- Can I Rent an Apartment if I Have Debt in Collection?
- Can You Appeal a Default Judgement?
- Can You Get Unemployment if You Quit?
- Can You Go to Jail for a Payday Loan?
- Can You Record a Call with a Debt Collector in Your State?
- Can You Serve Someone with a Collections Lawsuit at Their Work?
- Do Debt Collectors Ever Give Up?
- 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?
- Do I Need a Debt Collection Defense Attorney?
- Do I Need a Debt Negotiator?
- Do Student Loans Go Away After 7 Years?
- How Does a Flex Loan Work?
- How Does Debt Assignment Work?
- How Does Finwise Bank Work?
- How does Navy Credit debt forgiveness work?
- How Does Payments.tsico 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 You Demonstrate Financial Hardship?
- How long do debt collectors take to respond to debt validation letters?
- How Long Does a Judgment Last?
- How Long Does a Judgment Last in Florida?
- How Long Does a Judgment Last in NY?
- How Long Does a Judgment Stay Last in Texas?
- How Long Does a Judgment Stay on Your Credit Report?
- How Long Does a Levy Stay on a Bank Account?
- How Long Does A RentGrow Dispute Take?
- How Long is a Judgment Good For in California?
- 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 Should You Respond to the Theft of Your Identity?
- Is it Legal for Debt Collectors to Call Family Members?
- Is it Smart to Consolidate Debt?
- Is My Case in the Right Venue?
- 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?
- Should I Hire a Civil Litigation Attorney?
- 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 You Communicate with a Debt Collector in Writing or by Telephone?
- SoloSuit FAQ
- What Does a Debt Collector Have to Prove in Court?
- What Does Payment Deferred Mean?
- What Happens After a Motion for Default Is Filed?
- What Happens After I File an Answer to My Debt Lawsuit?
- What Happens If Someone Sues You and You Have No Money?
- 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 You Get Served Papers for Debt?
- What Is a Rule 3.740 Collections Defense in California?
- What Is Debt Protection?
- What Is the Minimum Amount That a Collection Agency Will Sue For?
- What states require a professional licensing number for debt collectors?
- What Is T-Mobile's Phone Number for Debt Collection?
- When an LLC Fails What Happens to Its Debts?
Debt collection documents and templates
If you're dealing with debt, these documents and templates will help you respond, protect your rights, negotiate, and resolve your debts.
- Debt Validation Letter Template
- Do 609 Letters Really Work?
- Here's a Sample Letter to Collection Agencies to Settle Debt
- How to Make a 609 Letter That Really Works
- How to Make a Debt Validation Letter - The Ultimate Guide
- How to Make a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Demand Letter
- How to Make a Motion to Dismiss
- How to Make a Motion to Lift Stay
- How to Make a Motion to Vacate Judgment
- How to Make Motion to Set Aside — Ultimate Guide
- How to send Santander a settlement letter
- How to Write a Hardship Letter
- How to Write a Re-Aging Debt Letter
- Sample Answer to Summons for Credit Card Debt Lawsuit
- Sample Cease and Desist Letter Against Debt Collectors
- Sample credit report dispute letter
- Sample Letter to Remove a Charge-Off from Your Credit Report
- Template Cease and Desist Letters to Debt Collectors
- Use this Sample Answer to Summons for Credit Card Debt
- When to Send a Judgment Proof Letter
Debt relief
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.
- Debt Relief Programs
- How to Access Free Debt Relief
- How to Get Credit Card Debt Relief
- How to Get Debt Relief in Alabama
- How to Get Debt Relief in Arizona
- How to Get Debt Relief in Kentucky
- How to Get Debt Relief in North Carolina
- How to Get Debt Relief in North Dakota
- How to Get Debt Relief in Ohio
- How to Get Debt Relief in Oklahoma
- How to Get Debt Relief in Oregon
- How to Get Debt Relief in Rhode Island
- How to Get Debt Relief in Texas
- How to Get Debt Relief (Ultimate 50 State Guide)
- How to Get Relief From a Gambling Debt
- If You Are Using a Debt Relief Agency Can You Settle Yourself with the Creditor?
- Obama Credit Card Debt Relief Program – How to Use It
- What Is Discover's 60/60 plan?
- What is Synchrony Bank's Hardship Program?
- Who is Over the Loan Forgiveness Program at KHESLC?
Debt settlement
Debt settlement is one of the most effective ways to resolve a debt and save money. We've created state guides on debt settlement. Find out how to settle in your state with a simple click and explore other debt settlement resources below.
- 5 Signs of a Debt Settlement Scam
- Accredited Debt Relief Debt Settlement Reviews
- Best Debt Settlement Companies
- Brite Solutions Debt Settlement Reviews
- Can I Settle a Debt After Being Served?
- Can I Settle a Debt with the Original Creditor?
- Can I Still Settle a Debt After Being Served?
- Can You Settle a Warrant in Debt Before Court?
- Can You Settle Student Loan Debt?
- Century Debt Settlement Reviews
- CuraDebt Debt Settlement Review
- Debt Collectors Want to Settle Outside Court
- Debt Settlement Explained by a Lawyer
- Debt Settlement Pros and Cons
- Do I Need to Hire a Debt Settlement Lawyer?
- Do You Need a Debt Settlement Attorney in Houston Texas?
- Global Holdings Debt Settlement Reviews
- How Can I Settle My Credit Card Debt Before Going to Court?
- How Long Does It Take to Improve My Credit Score After Debt Settlement?
- How Much Do Settlement Companies Charge?
- How to File a Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement
- How to Legally Settle Debt in 5 Steps
- How to Make a Cypress Financial Recoveries Settlement Offer
- How to Make a Debt Settlement Agreement
- How to Negotiate a Debt Settlement with a Law Firm
- How to Negotiate Credit Card Debt Settlement Yourself
- How to Negotiate Debt Settlement on Your Own
- How to Settle a Debt in Arizona
- How to Settle a Debt in Arkansas
- 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 Kansas
- How to Settle a Debt in Kentucky
- 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 North Carolina
- How to Settle a Debt in Ohio
- How to Settle a Debt in Oklahoma
- How to Settle a Debt in Pennsylvania
- 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 Wyoming
- How to Settle Debt for Pennies on the Dollar
- How to Settle Debt in 3 Steps
- If I Settle with a Collection Agency Will It Hurt My Credit?
- Infinite Law Group Debt Settlement Reviews
- Is Freedom Debt Relief a Scam?
- JG Wentworth Debt Settlement Reviews
- Largest Debt Settlement Companies
- National Debt Relief Debt Settlement Reviews
- New Era Debt Settlement Reviews
- Palisade Legal Group Debt Settlement Reviews
- Should I Settle a Collection or Pay in Full?
- TurboDebt Debt Settlement Reviews
- Turnbull Law Group Debt Settlement Reviews
- 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 Percentage of a Debt is Typically Accepted in a Settlement?
- What Percentage Should I Offer to Settle Debt?
- What to Ask for in a Settlement Agreement
Eviction
Facing an eviction? The following guides will help you navigate your situation with confidence.
- How Long Does an Eviction Stay on Your Record?
- How to Drag Out an Eviction
- How to Fight an Eviction
- How to Make an Eviction Appeal
- Can an Eviction Be Reversed?
- Oregon Eviction Laws - What They Say
- Read This if You're Being Evicted With Children
- Received a 3-Day Eviction Notice? Here's What To Do
- What Happens if a Tenant Wins an Eviction Lawsuit?
- What to Say When You're in Court for Eviction
- When Is My Rent Due Legally?
Federal debt collection laws
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
- Credit Card Debt Forgiveness Act Explained
- FDCPA Violations List
- How to File an FDCPA Complaint Against Your Debt Collector (Ultimate Guide)
- Sequium Class Action Lawsuit for FDCPA Violations Dismissed
- USC 15 Section 1662(b) Explained
- What Are My Debt Collection Rights?
- What Debt Collectors Cannot Do — FDCPA Explained
- What Does Account Information Disputed by Consumer Meets FCRA Requirements Mean?
- What does FCRA stand for?
Legal aid
Helping people find access to justice is at the heart of Solo's misison. If you're dealing with a legal debt issue, the following guides will help you through it.
- 5 Legal Aid Organizations That Are Crushing It
- Acceleration Clause — Definition
- Bar Associations for All 50 States
- Certificate of Debt: A Definition
- Community Legal Services Provides Legal Aid to Florida Residents
- Countersuing a Company: A Step-By-Step Guide
- Defendant - Definition and Everything You Need to Know
- Difference Between a Trial and a Hearing
- Hearing Vs. Trial
- Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
- How to Find the Attorney That is Suing You (Secret)
- How to Dispute a False Positive Drug Test
- How to Fight a Motion for Relief From Automatic Stay
- 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 Set Aside Judgment
- How to File in Bergen County Superior Court
- How to File in Deschutes County Circuit Court
- How to File in Oregon Small Claims Court
- How To Fill Out the PLD-C-001
- How to get a case dismissed without prejudice on statute of limitations
- How to Hire a Mediator
- Can a Process Server Leave a Summons Taped to My Door?
- How to Satisfy a Judgment
- How to Use the Doctrine of Unclean Hands
- Irrevocable Agreement — Defined
- Lawsuit Deadline Calculator (The best one!)
- Legal Support Services for Debt Collection
- Mastriani Law Firm Review
- Mediation - Definition
- Motion for Default Judgment - Everything You Need to Know
- Motion for Summary Judgment — Definition
- Plaintiff vs Defendant — What's the difference
- Probable Cause Hearing — Definition
- Restitution – Definition
- Summons—Definition
- What Happens at a Motion for Summary Judgment Hearing?
- What Happens During Discovery?
- What Happens If a Defendant Does Not Pay a Judgment?
- What Happens If a Process Server Can't Serve You?
- What Happens If You Avoid Getting Served Court Papers?
- What If an Order for Default Was Entered?
- What If a Summons Was Served to the Wrong Person?
- 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 Consent Judgment?
- What is a default judgment?— What do I do?
- What is a Lien Release on a Car?
- What Is a Motion to Strike?
- What Is a Motion to Suppress?
- What is an Affirmative Defense?
- What Is an Assignment of Debt?
- What Is an Attorney Malpractice Lawsuit?
- What Is a Nonsuit Without Prejudice?
- What Is a Preliminary Hearing?
- What Is a Request for Dismissal?
- What is a Stipulated Judgment?
- What Is a Warrant in Debt?
- What is it Called When You Represent Yourself in Court?
- What is Moral Turpitude?
- What is sewer service?
- What Is Summary Judgment?
- What is the Deadline for a Defendant's Answer to Avoid a Default Judgment?
- What is the Status of My Case?
- What Personal Property Can Be Seized in a Judgment?
- What to Consider Before Signing a Stipulated Judgment The Ultimate Guide
- What to do when you get a fake court summons or phone call
- Why Being Judgment Proof Is Not a Defense to a Lawsuit
- Why Do Lawyers Charge So Much?
- Why Is the Sheriff Looking for Me?
- Why Would a Sheriff Come to My House with Papers?
Medical debt
Having a health challenge is stressful, but dealing with 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?
- Can Medical Debt Collectors Sue?
- Do I Need a Lawyer for Medical Bills?
- 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
- Medicredit — How to Settle Your Debt
- New Maine Medical Debt Collection Laws
- New York Changes Medical Debt Collection Laws
- Optimum Outcomes Violates Medical Debt Collection Laws
- Summoned to Court for Medical Bills — What Do I Do?
- Summoned to Court for Medical Bills? What to Do Next
Personal finance
Learn how to manage your finances and overcome crushing debt. Check out our personal finance guides below.
- 5 Expenses You Can Cut to Save Money and Pay Off Debt
- 7 Things to Consider When Taking a Student Loan
- 3 Things to Know About Bright Lending
- Americor Debt Consolidation Review: Will It Work For You?
- ACE Cash Express Personal Loan Review
- Cambridge Debt Consolidation Review
- Advance America Loan Review
- BMG Money Loan Review
- BMO Harris Bank Review: Pros and Cons
- CashNetUSA Review
- Click N Loan Reviews
- Debt Eraser Review
- Golden 1 Credit Union Personal Loan Review
- How to Find My Bridgecrest Login
- How to Generate Passive Income
- 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 Handle a Nationstar Foreclosure
- How to liquidate your assets to pay off debt
- How to Pay off Your Destiny Credit Card
- How to Recover from a Negative Bank Balance
- How to Travel Without Falling into Debt: Embracing the "Workcation"
- iLending Reviews
- LoanMart Reviews
- Luxury on a Budget: 10 Ways to Have Luxury Experiences While Managing Debt
- Milestone ® Mastercard ® Review
- Mission Lane Credit Card Reviews
- ModoLoan Review
- My Bank Account is Negative $1 000 — Fix it
- OppLoans Review
- Overcoming College Debt Challenges: Top Strategies for Financial Freedom
- Priority Plus Financial Reviews
- Speedy Cash Loans Review
- Tripoint Lending Reviews
- What Does "Apple Pay Transaction Under Review" Mean?
- What Happens if I Don't Pay Acima?
- What Happens If You Don't Pay Speedy Cash?
- What if I default on an Avant payment
- What Is a Debt-to-Sales Ratio?
- What is Bank of America CashPro?
- What is Bitty Advance?
- What Is Celtic Bank?
- What is Oportun?
State debt collection laws
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 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 Idaho
- Debt Collection Laws in Illinois
- Debt Collection Laws in Indiana
- Debt Collection Laws in Iowa
- Debt Collection Laws in Kansas
- Debt Collection Laws in Kentucky
- Debt Collection Laws in Louisiana
- Debt Collection Laws in Maryland
- Debt Collection Laws in Michigan
- 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 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
- Kentucky Debt Collection Laws — What You Need to Know
- Massachusetts Debt Collection Laws – What They Say
- Texas Debt Collection Laws Protect You
- Utah Debt Collection Laws
- California's Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Explained
Statute of limitations on debt
Like all debt collection laws, the statute of limitations on debt varies by state. So, we wrote guides on each state's statutes and more.
- Statute of Limitations—Definition and Everything You Need to Know
- Alaska Statute of Limitations on Debt
- Arkansas Statute of Limitations on Debt
- Colorado Debt Collection Statute of Limitations (Complete Guide 2026)
- Can the Statute of Limitations be Extended?
- Delaware Statute of Limitations on Debt
- Illinois Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection
- Indiana Statute of Limitations on Debt
- Kansas Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection
- Louisiana Statute of Limitations on Debt
- Maine statute of limitations on debt
- Michigan Statute of Limitations on Debt
- Mississippi Statute of Limitations on Debt
- Missouri Statute of Limitations on Debt
- New Hampshire Statute of Limitations on Debt
- North Carolina Statute of Limitations on Debt
- North Dakota Statute of Limitations on Debt
- Rhode Island Statute of Limitations on Debt
- South Carolina Statute of Limitations on Debt
- South Dakota Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection
- Statute of Limitations in Oklahoma (Complete Guide 2026)
- 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 Montana
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Nebraska
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in New Mexico
- Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Texas
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in Arizona
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in California (2026)
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in Connecticut
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in Georgia
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in Hawaii
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in Iowa
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in Maryland
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in Minnesota
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in Nevada
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in New Jersey
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in New York
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in Oregon
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in Oregon (Complete Guide)
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in Pennsylvania
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in Tennessee
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in Utah
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in Virginia
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in Wisconsin
- Statute of Limitations on Florida Debt
- West Virginia Statute of Limitations on Debt
- What Is the Statute of Limitations on Debt in Washington?
- Wyoming Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection
Stop collection calls
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.
- 206-922-0880
- 210-520-0146
- 502-267-7522
- 800-289-8004
- 8009556600
- 800-955-6600
- 805-637-7243
- (855) 267-7451
- 855-419-7365
- 877-366-0169
- 888-899-4332
- 888-222-4227
- 888-899-6650
- Collection Agencies Phone Numbers
Wage garnishment
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 your state, plus other wage garnishment resources.
- Can Credit Card Companies Garnish Your Wages?
- Can Credit Cards Garnish Wages?
- Can I Stop Wage Garnishment?
- Bank Account Garnishment and Liens in Texas
- 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 Private Disability Payments Be Garnished?
- Can Social Security Disability Be Garnished?
- Can You Stop a Garnishment Once It Starts?
- Does Wage Garnishment Affect Credit?
- 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 Stop a Garnishment
- How to Fight a Wage Garnishment
- How to Stop Student Loan Wage Garnishment
- How to Stop Wage Garnishment — Everything You Need to Know
- Ohio Garnishment Laws — What They Say
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Alabama
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Arizona
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Arkansas
- Stop Wage Garnishment in California
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Connecticut
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Delaware
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Florida
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Idaho
- 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 Massachusetts
- 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 Jersey
- Stop Wage Garnishment in New Mexico
- Stop Wage Garnishment in New York
- 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 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 Virginia
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Washington
- Stop Wage Garnishment in West Virginia
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Wisconsin
- Stop Wage Garnishment in Wyoming
The Debt Hotline
Hosted by Team Solo, The Debt Hotline breaks down debt and personal finance topics with help from attorneys, financial experts, and industry pros. We respond to real questions to help you navigate debt with knowledge and courage.
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- Debt Relief Consolidation or Settlement | Live Q&A with DebtMD CEO James Lambridis
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- How Bankruptcy Helped Me Start Over After $60,000 of Debt
- How Does the Statute of Limitations on Debt Work? Expert Attorney Explains
- How Much Debt Do I Need to File Bankruptcy With Upsolve Co-Founder Ben Jackson
- How to Avoid Going to Court When Sued for Debt: Attorney Tips for Settlement
- How to Build Family Wealth After Debt: Live Q&A with Tandem CEO Michelle Winterfield
- How to Buy a Home While You're In Debt: Q&A With Mortgage Broker Scott Griffin
- How to Choose the Right Path Out of Debt | Live Q&A with Relief Strategies CEO James Farias
- How to Get a Debt Lawsuit Dismissed: Expert Legal Tips
- How to Legally Settle Debt After Wage Garnishment | Q&A With Greg Anjewierden at Debtbrief
- How to Negotiate with Debt Collectors in 2025: Expert Tips from a Former Collection Attorney
- How to Pay Off Debt in 3-7 Years | Expert Tips From Shred Method's Adam Carroll
- How to Protect Yourself from Predatory Lending
- How to Settle a Debt Collection Lawsuit - Attorney Q&A With John Skiba
- How to Respond to a Debt Collection Letter
- How to Settle a Judgment Debt in 2025: Expert Insights
- I Got Sued for $15k After Borrowing Money to Invest in Crypto
- Is Debt Settlement Right for You? Expert Q&A with TurboDebt's Sheldon Banker
- Medical Debt 101: How to Protect Your Finances and Credit
- Rebuild Your Credit While Paying Off Debt | Q&A with Fintech Pioneer Gwyneth Borden
- What Happens After I File an Answer to My Debt Lawsuit?
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- 3 Reasons Banks Can Freeze Your Account
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- Debt Collectors are Using AI
- Defending Yourself in Court Against a Debt Collector
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- Guide to Elderly Debt Collection Laws
- Get Help Responding to a Lawsuit
- Help! A Debt Collector Is Calling My Work
- Help! I'm Being Sued by My Debt Collector
- How Not to Pay a Judgment
- How to Appear in Court by Phone
- How to Answer a Lawsuit for Debt Collection
- How to Answer a Summons Without an Attorney
- How to Apply For Unemployment Benefits in Florida
- How to Avoid Getting Served
- How to Beat a Debt Collector in Court
- How to Beat Junk Debt Buyers in Court
- How to Beat Payday Loan Debt Collectors
- 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 cancel service with National Credit Care
- How to Defend Yourself in Court
- How to Discharge a Debt with UCC
- How to Dispute a Debt and Win
- How to Dispute a Debt Collector in 4 Steps
- How to dispute a rental collection
- How to Find Out If You're Being Sued
- How to Find Out What Collection Agency Owns Your Debt
- How to Get a Debt Lawsuit Dismissed in 5 Steps
- How to identify fake and abusive debt collectors
- How to Negotiate Credit Card Debts
- How to Negotiate with Creditors
- How to Negotiate with Debt Collectors
- How to Negotiate a Lien on a House
- How to Respond to a Debt Collection Letter
- How to Respond to a Lawsuit From a Debt Collector
- How to Respond to a Sheriff's Note On Your Door
- How to Respond to Plaintiff's Counsel
- How to Perform Voluntary Repossession
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- How to Settle Debt with a Reduced Lump Sum Payment
- Can a Judgment Creditor Take my Car?
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- Liquidated Debt vs. Unliquidated Debt
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- Use This 11 Word Phrase to Stop Debt Collectors
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