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ARE CREDIT CARD COMPANIES REQUIRED BY LAW TO ACCEPT LESS THAN THE AMOUNT OWED?

ARE CREDIT CARD COMPANIES REQUIRED BY LAW TO ACCEPT LESS THAN THE AMOUNT OWED?
August 8, 2016 by zleiden

Lately in Augusta we’ve been hearing radio ads from different companies that advise consumers that there are laws the credit card companies do not want to disclose, that would require credit card companies to accept less than the full...

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CANCELLATION OF DEBT INCOME AND BANKRUPTCY: WHY SHOULD I BE CONCERNED?

February 10, 2016 by zleiden

As tax time approaches, many taxpayers are going to learn the hard way about cancellation of debt income when they file their taxes. If a creditor decides to forego the collection of a valid, undisputed debt, they may decide to cancel or...

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Homeowner’s Association Fees & Bankruptcy

August 27, 2015 by zleiden

A frequent issue that arises in bankruptcy cases in Augusta, GA is the treatment of Homeowner’s Association fees (“HOA fees”) or regime fees.  These fees represent an assessment against all homeowners in the association to maintain and improve...

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Debt Management Plans: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn’t

August 10, 2015 by zleiden

Many people who encounter financial hardship and fall behind on their credit card payments may consider a debt management plan. [i]  In the standard debt management plan, a third party contacts the credit card companies on behalf of the consumer...

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What to Know When Negotiating a Settlement with a Creditor

February 2, 2015 by zleiden

There may be certain circumstances when a consumer does not need a bankruptcy filing, especially if they are only concerned about a few specific debts.  Given that is tax refund time, many consumers may have suddenly cash available to satisfy old...

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Debt Management Plan and Debt Settlement Plan

October 30, 2012 by m3admin

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DEBT MANAGEMENT PLAN AND A DEBT SETTLEMENT PLAN? title loans orlando  This is a question that arises fairly frequently when our firm discusses non-bankruptcy alternatives with prospective clients.  The...

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Relief Available for Distressed Homeowners

June 21, 2012 by m3admin

RELIEF AVAILABLE FOR SOME DISTRESSED HOMEOWNERS UNDER SETTLEMENT EXECUTED WITH UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL AND UNITED STATES TRUSTEE PROGRAM After years of investigation into abusive mortgage practices of certain lenders by the United States...

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Phone collection scam. Don’t be a victim

April 25, 2012 by m3admin

While other blogs have addressed collection law and lottery scams, there is a new scam which falls somewhere in the middle of the two. Consumers will receive phone calls from individuals claiming to be with non-existent government agencies...

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Do’s and Don’t’s in Dealing with a Collection Agency

April 4, 2012 by m3admin

Even the most vigilant, conscientious consumers may have to deal with a collection agency at some point.  It could be because a bill was overlooked at some point.  It may be because the consumer disputed the debt, and refused to pay the original...

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Shady debt settlement companies are employing new tactics to defraud consumers

September 3, 2010 by m3admin

Shady debt settlement companies are employing new tactics to defraud consumers.  Read More

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Considering a debt-settlement company?

August 16, 2010 by m3admin

Considering a debt-settlement company to assist you with your credit card debt?  Think again. Read this first.

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While the attorneys at Leiden & Leiden, P.C. are admitted to practice in the states of Ohio, South Carolina, and Georgia, representation at this time is limited to residents of the state of Georgia. Information on this website is based upon the law of the State of Georgia, and applicable laws of the United States of America.

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