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If your self employed and have a judgment against you what are the options for collection?
If you're self-employed and have a judgment against you, the creditor may pursue various collection methods, such as garnishing your bank accounts or seizing assets. They could also potentially garnish your earnings by obtaining a court order to collect a portion of your income directly from clients. Additionally, they may place a lien on any property you own, which can complicate future sales or refinancing. It’s advisable to consult with a legal professional to explore your options and protect your rights.
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Does Bluecross Blueshield cover self employed people?
Yes, Bluecross Blueshield does offer insurance to self-employed people. You should contact your local Bluecross Blueshield agent to find what options are available in your area that would best suit your needs.
What are your options when paying a collection agency?
You have two options:Do.Or don't.With these two options comes several potentialities.If you do pay them, they may be able to obtain your asset information from your payments. This makes it easier for them to attach your assets in the event they obtain a judgment for the lender against you. If you pay them and continue to pay them until the debt is satisfied, then the same result occurs as if you had paid the original lender.But...you do not owe the collection agency. You do owe the lender. You do not have to talk to the collection agency at all. You are not required to make arrangements to them or pay them. You should not give them any information.If you do not pay the agency and you do not pay the creditor, the agency may eventually process the account for legal action on behalf of the creditor. At this point, their collection engine really goes into gear. They will take any information you have provided to them, and some you did not, and seek to attach your wages, your bank accounts, your stocks, your bonds, your certificates of deposit, your state tax returns, or any other liquid assets they can (and will) find.If you pay the creditor and ignore the agency, you will hurt the feeling of the agency employees. They may even become angry, but as long as you continue to pay the creditor, there is little they can do. Just be certain to pay the balance as quickly as possible and keep record of every payment you make. In the event the agency files for judgment you want to have these records handy to be able to steal their thunder in court.
How do you find a debtor's bank account information when you have a judgment against them?
One of the difficulties a judgment creditor has is executing the judgment. The court will not assist the creditor in finding assets belonging to the debtor unless the creditor has filed and been granted a motion of discovery. The options for finding a debtor's bank account are somewhat limited unless the creditor has a copy of a check or the name of the banking facility. One method is to call bank branches that are closest to where the person resides and see if you can persuade the bank to tell you if the person of that name banks there. Be advised, the bank has no legal obligation to impart the information (and they seldom will) unless they are presented with a court order.
How can one improve their debt collection rate?
There are several different tips and options in order to improve the debt collection rate. Some tips include for example: on the invoice clearly state the payment terms and make sure that the invoice is directly addressed to the correct person.
Can Sears garnish your tax refund?
Not directly. If, however, they sue for debt owed, they may be able to execute a judgment against the debtor's bank account in which the refund was deposited. Other options that can usually be used by a judgment creditor to satisfy a debt is income garnishment, seizure and liquidation of non exempt property, lien against real property. All states have a set of exemptions that the debtor can use to protect real and personal property, the most important one for property owners would be the homestead exemption. If a debtor believes themselves to be in a position where they can be sued, they should become informed of their legal rights under the creditor-debtor laws of the state in which they reside.
A person has a judgment against me and now that person has died is the judgment voided?
It obviously depends on what the judgment was for, and may depend on your particular state laws. Money judgments usually become assets of the estate of the deceased, and the executor or administrator of the estate will have to pursue, abandon or compromise the claim.
If you have a judgment against you and cannot pay it all can you settle for less than what is owed?
The party involved can try to negotiate a settlement, but it's unlikely if a judgment has been awarded. Once a judgment is in place the creditor has several options for executing it for payment of funds owed. If the debtor is gainfully employed the creditor will probably enforce the judgment as a wage garnishment and collect the entire balance of the debt.
What happens if you are summoned to court for a collection debt and you are on disability if you don't show up?
If you don't show up to court for a collection debt case, the court could issue a default judgment against you, meaning the creditor automatically wins the case. This could lead to wage garnishment or bank account seizure to satisfy the debt. It is important to attend court or seek legal advice to understand your options.
What happens when a judgment is executed?
In the majority of US states a judgment holder can execute a judgment in several ways. The preferred method is wage garnishment, other options for the judgment creditor would be; bank account levy or seizure and sale of unexempt personal property or a lien against real property owned by the judgment debtor.
If a credit card company obtains a judgment against you what happens?
The judgment creditor can execute the writ according to the laws of the state in which the judgment debtor resides. The preferred method is wage garnishment or bank account levy. Other options for the judgment creditor is the seizure and sale of unexempt real and personal property belonging to the debtor or liens against real property belonging to the debtor.
If a collection agency is suing you - but you have no job or assets - what will happen if they win?
The debt could become a judgment. Do not put yourself in a state of worry. Your options are to settle this debt or once this account is placed on your report as a judgment you can submit an offer to compromise. Especially if you are struggling with your finances.
How can you stop collection agencies from placing liens against real property?
Unless the debt is proved to be invalid there are not options to avoid a property lien once the creditor has obtained a judgment if that is how the creditor chooses to enforce the judgment writ. The one exception might be property held as Tenancy By The Entirety by a married couple. Please be advised that a Mechanic's Lien for repairs and/or improvement on the property can be filed without the due process of a lawsuit.
How you find out if you have a default judgment?
You can find out if a default judgment has been entered against you by checking court records, contacting the court where the case was filed, or receiving notification from the court or the other party involved in the case. It is important to address any default judgments promptly to understand the consequences and explore your options for challenging or resolving the judgment.
Can you go to jail for a judgment on your credit report?
No, however the creditor or whomever the judgment was awarded to can use several options in accordance with the state laws to recover the money owed. Some of those options are, wage garnishment, bank account levy, lien against real property, the forced liqudation/sale of nonexempt assets owned by the debtor.
Ex husband doesn't think he should have to pay child support even with a court order in place How is this fixed?
He cannot go against a judgment, regardless of what he thinks. Keep the court and the collection agency informed. You do not have to convince him--but it is a sad thing when a Dad opts out of caring for his children. If he chooses to work under the table where there is not any reported income, you will not have many options.
What does it mean when a judge rules against you on summary judgment?
When a judge rules against you on summary judgment, it means that the judge has determined there are no genuine disputes of material fact in the case and that the opposing party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. This ruling effectively resolves the case or a significant part of it without proceeding to a full trial. It indicates that the evidence presented by the opposing party is sufficient to win the case, leaving you with limited options for appeal or further legal action.
What is a credit card judgment?
A writ of judgment is issued by a court after a debtor (defendant) has been sued and the plaintiff (creditor) has won the case. Credit card companies usually sell defaulted accounts to third party collectors. That agency attempts to collect the debt, by contacting the debtor. If satisfactory terms cannot be made, the collector has the option of procuring a collection attorney to file a lawsuit, and perhaps be granted a judgment. The writ of judgment is then executed against any nonexempt property that belongs to the debtor. Some of the options are, wage garnishment, bank account levy, liquidation of nonexempt assets, liens agains real property. Macky Is a credit card unsecured debt?
