When debt collection letters start arriving with phrases like "court action pending" or "final notice," many borrowers assume it's simply a scare tactic with legal-sounding language designed to ...

Creditors and debt buyers file millions of debt collection lawsuits against borrowers each year and while there can be serious repercussions that stem from a debt-related lawsuit, the majority of ...

While most states have laws that specifically govern debt collection lawsuits, the laws vary widely and few offer protections for consumers, according to new data released today by the Center for ...

When life takes a hard turn-job loss, illness, or the loss of someone you love-keeping up with bills sometimes takes a back seat. If you've fallen behind on credit card payments, there's a chance your ...

Debt collection decoded for everyday consumers Debt collection can feel overwhelming, but knowing your rights changes everything. From the FDCPA to state laws, there are clear rules collectors must ...

Virginia is about to get a handful of new laws to crack down on debt collectors.

Warren & Migliaccio, L.L.P., a Richardson-based law firm, has expanded its legal defense resources to address the growing number of debt collection lawsuits filed against Texas consumers. The firm ...

Many hospitals, facing bad publicity from suing patients, have stopped taking patients to court over unpaid bills. Hospital ...