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Can a Doctor’s Office Send Me to Collections in California?

Quick Answer Yes — a doctor’s office, medical group, or specialty provider can send an unpaid bill to collections in California. But before doing so,

Can a debt collector garnish my Social Security?

Quick answer: Federal and California law both prohibit judgment creditors from garnishing Social Security benefits to pay consumer debts. But that prohibition does not enforce

Can a Debt Collector Put a Lien on My House in California?

Quick answer: Yes — once a creditor has a money judgment against you, it can record an Abstract of Judgment with the county recorder and

I Was Never Served With a Lawsuit But There’s a Judgment Against Me — What Can I Do?

Quick answer: If there is a judgment against you and you were never served with the lawsuit, you may be the victim of defective service

What Property Can Creditors Take in California?

Quick answer: In California, a judgment creditor can seize certain property to satisfy a debt — but not everything you own is fair game. California

What happens if I ignore a debt collection lawsuit in California?

If you have been served with a debt collection lawsuit and you do nothing, the creditor wins automatically. Not because they proved their case —

What Happens If I Was Never Served But My Wages Are Being Garnished?

What Happens If They Never Served Me But Now I’m Being Garnished? If money is being taken from your paycheck and you never knew there

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