Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Minnesota
monthly payments to collection firm
i am unemployed and trying to survive. collection firm threatening judgment. making payments. can collection firm take my bank account or obtain access to it? am i being intimidated?
Asked on 3/25/09, 4:35 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Anderson
Anderson Business Law LLC
Re: monthly payments to collection firm
Have an attorney send a Cease & Desist letter under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Do not ignore any Summons served personally on you.
Answered on 3/25/09, 6:26 pm
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005
Minnesota Lawyers
Re: monthly payments to collection firm
The collector may sue you for the unpaid debt and seek a Judgement. You would be entitled to defend your case in court. Only after a Judgement is acquired may the creditor seek to garnish bank accounts and/or wages.
Answered on 3/28/09, 11:30 am