Debt Collection
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Money and property protected from collection
Learn which items and income are "exempt" from creditors and what it means to be collection-proof.
Homestead protection law
Learn how the Massachusetts homestead law may protect your home against creditors' claims.
How to get Discovery in a debt collection case in civil court
“Discovery” is how a plaintiff and a defendant ask for information from each other. Discovery can help you get documents and evidence to support your case before you go to court. There are 4 common ways to do Discovery. You can use more...
The small claims court process for debt collection
Learn what happens at a debt collection hearing in small claims court and how you can defend yourself.
What are my rights when debt collectors contact me?
Learn about the laws that protect you from harassment from creditors, debt collectors, and their lawyers.
If a creditor takes you to court for unpaid bills
Learn the basics of what happens when a creditor or debt collector sues you.
Getting ready for a debt collection case in small claims court
Learn what to do after you get a Statement of Small Claim and Notice of Trial in the mail.
How to deal with debt
These steps can help you if you are having trouble paying your bills.
What happens if I lose my debt collection case?
In this article, learn what happens if a creditor wins a debt collection case against you in court, what a judgment is, and what protections you may have.
What is “Supplementary Process”? Am I being sued again?
If a creditor wins a debt collection lawsuit against you in civil court and you don’t make payments , the creditor may take you to court again to enforce the judgment and make you pay the debt. This second court case is called...