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.
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.
Medical bills and debt
If you get a medical bill that you think you cannot afford, you have options. Sometimes the medical provider is not allowed to charge you anything. Or if your insurance doesn’t want to pay for a service, you can challenge or “appeal” their...
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...