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What does a collection agency have to do to take money from your private bank account?
Assuming the debtor does not voluntarily release the information for collection to the collector due civil process is required before such action can occur. The general steps are: The collector/creditor will file a civil suit against the debtor, win the suit (which is almost certain to happen); be awarded a judgment then execute the judgment as a levy against the judgment debtor's bank account.
How many times can a collection agency freeze your bank account?
Actually, the only way for them to do that is if they have been awarded a judgment against you, if they don't have one than they shouldn't be freezing anything. If they do have a judgment on you and have file a writ to attach you accounts than it is only for the amount they were awarded in the judgment.
Can a collection agency freeze your bank account in NY?
If you are sued, then yes. First, the collection agency must try to collect from you. Then they can sue you if you don't pay. If they win, the judge can issue a judgment against you. And that is how they can freeze your bank account.
If you stop paying on a collection account that no longer shows on your credit report can the collection company report the unpaid balance to the credit bureaus?
Yes they can and they probably will. if you are concerned about your credit profile, it would not be a good idea to stop paying.
If you are considered judgment proof will a judgment still stay on your credit report for 7 years and if the 7 years is up can they still collect?
Some judgments/liens are renewable quite literally forever. Being judgment proof does not mean you are relieved of the debt. It is a term used to designate the debtor has no assets at the time of the judgment which could be seized. If sometime later the debtor becomes employed, receives an inheritance, etc. the creditor can enforce the collection of the judgment. How long it stays on the CR will depend on what type of judgment.
How do you reverse a judgment from a collection agency?
If you have a judgment from a collection agency and it is valid, you have to pay it to have it reversed. If it is not valid you can try to appeal it.
What is stay order?
A stay order is a court order that suspends a judgment or judicial proceeding. A stay order will temporarily stop a collection of a judgment in civil suits.
How do you satisfy an unsatisfied judgment after another collection agency bought the account from the first collection agency that originated the judgment?
you "satisfy" a judgment by paying balance in full or settlement. but understand that once a judgment has been issued by a court then there can be no one else that does this.
How do you enforce a money judgment on real estate?
you file for collection.
Is amending a judgment the same as refiling when it comes to starting the clock over again for collection of the judgment?
What clock on collection? (The time it is reported for on your credit report has nothing to do with how long the debt is actually owed).
Can collection judgment freeze your bank account?
Yes, a collection judgment can freeze a bank account. A court order is required. If a bank account is frozen, it cannot be used until the debt is paid.
Can you get a passport if you have a judgment against you?
Yes you can, a judgment does not stop you from traveling outside the country.
If a judgment has been made against a debtor and the debt is turned over to a collection agency is the agency able to garnish wages without taking the debtor to court?
If a judgment is in place the judgment holder can execute it under the provisions of the law of the debtor's state. It would not be necessary for the creditor to transfer the debt to a collection agency. That being said, a judgment is not transferrable, so if the original judgment holder did not record the judgment and take action they could not simply "pass it on" to another collector unless that collection agency was acting in their behalf and was part of the original suit.
Can a collection agency put a judgment on your credit?
== == Yes they can. Happens all the time.
How do you collect a judgment in Massachusetts?
You can't really collect a judgment unless you are going to use a collection service. You can also ask the court for a garnishment. Having a judgment does not mean that is automatically collected.
If a civil court judgment is sold to a collection agency then is it considered unsecured debt?
No, it is still valid and the holder of the judgment writ can enforce it in the manner allowed by the laws of the judgment debtor's state.
Is a judgment removed by filing a chapter 7?
The judgment is not "removed" but the judgment creditor is barred by the discharge from collecting on the judgment. Filing a c. 7 will stay the collection, but if the case is dismissed before a discharge is granted, the judgment is enforceable. If the judgment involves intentional harm or drunk driving or certain other limited situations, the discharge does not prevent collection on the judgment.
