Debt Collection & Repossession
Featured Content January 2025
If you owe someone money, they can try to collect it from you by taking you to court. This guide will help you understand the court process and the rights you have. You are the debtor. The person who…
January 2025
A disclosure hearing can happen once a creditor has a judgment against you for money you owe. Sometimes the creditor must take you to court to find out what property and income you have. This is…
November 2024
We have drafted three form letters to help you respond to debt collectors. These letters will not fit all situations, but they address some of the most common issues.
November 2024
If a debt collector has just begun contacting you, within the first 30 days you have the right to request “validation” of the debt. While the debt collector is responding to your request, they can
July 2023
Yes. A person or company you owe money to can put a lien on a home that you own. But there may be something you can do about it. Maine law has some protections for homeowners in this situation.
July 2022
Introduction
Sometimes a creditor who successfully sues you on a debt will place a lien on your vehicle to "secure the judgment." They do this by filing a document with the Maine Secreta
November 2021
What happens if I am sued for a debt in district court?
If you are sued for a debt in district court, the creditor is the Plaintiff and you are the Defendant.
December 2018
Yes. But there may be something you can do about it. Maine law has some protections for homeowners in this situation.