Debtor's Rights
GotTrouble.com knows
that filing for bankruptcy or falling behind on your bills is no fun,
and your creditors and their collection agencies might make your life
even more unpleasant. Bankruptcy law does give you some rights, protections,
and ways to deal with these problems.
What
information is in your credit report? How do you get to see it? What
can you do if the information is wrong?
May
debt collectors call you on the telephone? Any restrictions on efforts
to collect by mail? What may you do if they harass you?
May
a creditor repossess your car or furniture? Does this wipe out the
debt? How might you stop a repossession? Under bankruptcy law, what
are your rights?
What
defenses might you have to a creditor's lawsuit? What if you are "judgment-proof"?
What if you are sued in small claims court?
What
is "wage garnishment"? May your employer fire you if your wages are
garnished?
