How to Answer a Summons for Debt Collection in Connecticut (2024 Guide)

Edited by Hannah Locklear

Did you hear about the debt collector who went to a mind reader? — There was no charge.

That's right. Debt collectors are those aggressive types who do not have a whole lot going on upstairs. So, if you push back a little by responding to a debt collection lawsuit, you might find that the debt collector will back off pretty quickly. That is good news for you.

When faced with a debt collection lawsuit, many people ignore it in the hopes that the debt collection problem will go away. But, trust us, ignoring a debt collection lawsuit won't help you in the long run. In fact, the more you avoid the issue the higher your debt, and the lower your credit score, will be. So, let SoloSuit give you a helping hand.

In this article, we will discuss how to answer a summons for a debt collection lawsuit in the State of Connecticut. As you will see, it is not that difficult, and it will really help you get rid of that debt collection cloud that you may be carrying with you.

Table of Contents

• Deadlines
• Connecticut Answer to Summons forms
• Filing fees
• Steps to Respond
• Connecticut statute of limitations
• Statute of Limitations in Connecticut
• Connecticut legal aid
• Find debt relief in Connecticut
• Check court case status
• Stop wage garnishment in Connecticut
• Connecticut debt collection laws
• Key Takeaways
• Guides for Other States

Connecticut Deadline for Answering a Debt Collection Summons

Connecticut law allows you 30 days to answer a lawsuit. That is 30 days from the “return date” that is printed on the summons you receive.

Filing an answer is actually not that difficult, and it is worthwhile given the alternative. If you do not respond to a debt collection lawsuit, then the court will assume that the debt collector should win.

As a consequence, the court will enter what is called a “default judgment” against you. That means that you owe the debt stated in the debt collector's lawsuit. Worse still, the court will add additional money to your outstanding debt by tacking on attorney's fees and interest.

That is all to say that it is better to answer a debt collection lawsuit, rather than ignore it. Answering a suit is not that difficult, and it saves you from automatically losing the case. Don't forget that you need to make sure that you respond within 30 days.

Connecticut Answer to Summons Forms

In Connecticut, there are two documents that you need to send to the court in order to respond to a debt collections lawsuit. Those documents are as follows:

1. An “Answer,” and
2. An “Appearance.”

To make things easier, there are online forms that you can fill out, making those two documents very easy to create. Where can you find those fillable forms online? You can find them in two places:

First, you can use the answer and appearance forms provided by SoloSuit. They are created especially for lawsuits in the State of Connecticut. They are, without question, the easiest and most user-friendly forms you can use to answer a debt collection lawsuit in Connecticut.

Second, you can use the forms provided by the Connecticut court system. They are available by clicking below:

1. Connecticut Answer form.
2. Connecticut Appearance form.

SoloSuit's form is easy

Remember, you must file both forms to respond to a debt collection lawsuit in Connecticut. If you file only one and not the other, there is a chance the court could enter a default judgment against you.

Why use the forms above? The court system in Connecticut, like all other states, has very specific rules regarding what information needs to be included when answering a complaint. So, using the forms above will make sure that you are abiding by all of those specific rules. SoloSuit makes sure you comply with Connecticut rules.

Answer Filing Fees for Connecticut

Luckily, there is no filing fee when answering a lawsuit in Connecticut.

Follow these 4 steps to respond to a Connecticut summons for debt

When a debt collector sues you in court, the collector must send you two documents, (i) a Summons and (ii) a Complaint. If you have been sued, then you have probably already received those two documents.

The Summons is just a fancy way of putting in writing that the debt collector (the “plaintiff”) is officially notifying you of the lawsuit.

The other document — the Complaint — is what the plaintiff uses to lay out all of the facts surrounding the debt collection case. In the Complaint, you will see a lot of legalese. Do not get worried. It is just a lot of jargon that essentially states that you owe a certain amount of money, and explains why the plaintiff thinks you owe that money.

So, when you get a Summons and Complaint in the mail, you know that the Summons is just notifying you of the lawsuit, and the Complaint lays out all the facts that the plaintiff must prove to get a judgment against you.

Once you receive the lawsuit, the “ball is now in your court,” as they say. As mentioned above, if you do not respond to the lawsuit, then you will automatically lose the case. In addition, the court will enter a default judgment that says that you owe the money (plus fees and interest) that the plaintiff says you owe.

So, you are better off responding to the lawsuit. Accordingly, there are two ways to respond, either by filing a “Motion,” or filing an “Answer.” You will want to respond with an Answer in this context, particularly if you are representing yourself. And remember, you have 30 days in which to file that Answer. So, don't wait too long.

In responding to a debt collection complaint with an Answer, there are four basic steps you need to go through. They are as follows:

1. Create the Answer document;
2. Provide an answer to each issue in the complaint;
3. Assert your affirmative defenses; and
4. File one copy of the Answer document with the court, and serve one copy on the plaintiff.

No need to worry if you are feeling a little overwhelmed at this point. We are now going to go through each step in some detail so it is easy to understand.

1. Create an Answer document

Before you can get to the nitty gritty of telling the court all the reasons why you do not owe all the money that the debt collector says you owe, you need to make sure that you give the court some basic contact information.

The good news is that the Summons and Complaint has most, if not all, of the information that you need to put into your Answer document. That information includes the following:

• Your personal contact information. Your name, address, and (if applicable) your attorney's name and address;
• The contact information for the plaintiff. The name of the attorney suing you, the name of the company or other debtor suing you, and other information.
• Information about the court. The name of the court in Connecticut where the lawsuit was filed, the court's address and other contact information.
• Case identifying information. Every case has a case number (sometimes called a docket number, civil number or index number), and the debt amount at issue, among other important pieces of information.

All of this numerical and identifying information might seem like overkill, but it is very important so that the court can move your case forward properly. As noted, it should not be difficult to provide the information above because you will find it all in the Summons and Complaint that you received from the plaintiff.

2. Answer each issue of the Complaint.

Once you have created the Answer and put in all of the necessary case information, it is now time to tell the court whether the facts stated in the Complaint are true or false. Indeed, the response is called an “Answer” because you literally need to “answer” everything stated in the Complaint.

The important thing to remember, though, is that you do not need to spend lots of time writing out a long narrative to respond to the Complaint. Rather, all you need to do is tell the court in your Answer whether you “Agree” or “Disagree” with the information in each of the numbered paragraphs in the Complaint. If you don't know enough to agree or disagree with the information in a certain paragraph, then you can also answer a paragraph by saying “Do Not Know.”

It's that simple. For every paragraph you see in the Complaint, you simply say “Agree,” “Disagree,” or “Do Not Know.”

SoloSuit walks you through this process to make it easy.

Keep in mind that debt collectors try to be tricky. They may put in facts that are both true and untrue in a single numbered paragraph. In those cases, the best option is to say “Disagree” for a paragraph that might have a mix of true and false information.

3. Assert affirmative defenses.

Once you have had the opportunity to respond to each of the plaintiff's statements in the Complaint, it is now your turn to give your side of the story. In short, you can now assert your “affirmative defenses,” which is another way of saying that you can tell the court why you do not owe the money the plaintiff says you owe.

While at this point you may be inclined to give a long statement about your situation with regard to the debt, keep in mind that “brevity is bliss.” So, try to keep it simple and brief. To that end, here are some common affirmative defenses that you can, and should, include in your Answer when appropriate:

• The debt is connected to an account that is not yours.
• You do not owe on the debt, because the associated contract has already been terminated or canceled.
• The plaintiff waited too long to sue, so the “statute of limitations” has already run out. (For more information about the statute of limitations, see below).
• You already paid off the debt.
• The creditor has excused you of the debt.
• You have paid part of the debt.
• You are liable for the debt as a co-signer on a contract, but you were not informed of your rights as a co-signer.
• The complaint is missing paperwork because it does not include the actual contract (such as the initial credit card agreement) on which the debt is based.

There are other affirmative defenses available, but the above are the most common. Please note that, unfortunately, your inability to pay a debt is not an affirmative defense that can be put into an Answer.

4. File the answer with the court and serve the plaintiff.

You are almost done, and this is the easy part — mailing the Answer. Here are the steps to properly file and serve the Answer (and the Appearance document, since Connecticut requires that as well).

• Step 1 - Make two copies of the Answer paperwork.
• Step 2 - Send the original (the one you signed) to the court.
• Step 3 - Mail a copy to the plaintiff's attorney.
• Step 4 - Keep the second copy for your records.

What are the correct addresses? The address for the plaintiff's attorney should be included with the Summons and Complaint you received in the mail. The address for the court may be on the Summons and Complaint, but if not, use this guide to Connecticut courthouses to find the correct address.

SoloSuit files your Answer for you so you don't need to buy a printer or go to the post office.

Let SoloSuit help you through the process

SoloSuit makes it easy to respond to a debt collection lawsuit.

SoloSuit is a step-by-step web-app that will ask you all the necessary questions to complete your answer to a complaint. When finished, you can either print the completed forms and mail in the hard copies to the courts. Or, even better you can pay SoloSuit a small fee to file it for you, and also have an attorney review the document.

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The statute of limitations on debt in Connecticut sets a deadline for collectors to sue

Generally, the statute of limitations for credit card debt, and for other written contracts, is 6 years in the State of Connecticut. That means that a company or individual has 6 years to sue on a debt. If a debt collector fails to try to collect a debt within 6 years, then he loses the ability to collect at all. For more on statutes of limitations, read this.

Please note, however, that there may be a different statute of limitations period for other types of debt. See the table below:

Statute of Limitations on Debt in Connecticut

Debt Type	Deadline
Credit Card	6 years
Medical	6 years
Student Loan	6 years
Auto Loan	6 years
Mortgage	6 years
Personal Loan	6 years
Judgment	20 years
Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-576 and § 52-598>

SoloSuit helps you assert the statute of limitations

Connecticut legal aid organizations help consumers like you

There is legal help out there if you need it in connection with a debt collection lawsuit. Contact the following for more assistance:

Connecticut Legal Aid
62 Washington Street, 4th Floor
Middletown, Connecticut 06457
Phone (860) 344-0447
Fax (860) 346-2938

Connecticut Legal Services
1290 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 3A,
Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109

Each creditor, whether a large enterprise or small company, must follow Connecticut's fair debt collection practices. Even if you owe a debt, you have a right not to be harassed by debt collectors. If you think that a collector has violated your rights, then you should speak to an attorney about possibly adding a counterclaim when you answer a lawsuit. There are some ways you stop a harassing collector from calling you and avoid getting debt collector calls from blocked numbers.

Find debt relief in Connecticut.

You’re not alone if you are a Connecticut resident struggling with debt. A high state tax rate, increasing property taxes, and inflation, combined with a high cost of living in Connecticut, create the perfect storm for excessive debt.

World Population Review ranks Connecticut as having the eighth highest cost of living in the U.S. Housing costs in Connecticut have also climbed by 20%, leaving many having difficulty making ends meet.

If you’re being sued by a Connecticut debt collector, make sure you know your rights.

Federal rights for Connecticut consumers

The federal government enacted the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) to protect consumers from abusive debt collector practices. The act protects consumers from harassment, such as:

• Phone calls before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
• Repeated phone calls throughout the day for the purpose of harassment
• Making threats against your person, property, or reputation
• Abusive language
• Misrepresent themselves as attorneys when they’re not.

If you feel that a debt collector has violated your rights under the FDCPA, file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or the Better Business Bureau.

Connecticut laws for debt relief

Connecticut has enacted several laws to protect the rights of consumers. If a default judgment is placed against you, CT law protects certain items of value. Examples include:

• $75,000 of the value of your home
• $3.500 of the equity in an automobile
• 75% of your net income

Statute of limitation laws limit how long debt collectors have to pursue action against you. The statute of limitations on debt varies by the type of debt, but for most debts in Connecticut, it is six years.

Once the statute of limitations has expired, the debt becomes time-barred–meaning you can no longer be sued for the unpaid debt. However, debt collectors can continue to pursue you in an attempt to get you to pay the debt even after the statute of limitations has expired.

Options for debt relief in Connecticut

There are three options for debt relief in CT: debt settlement, debt consolidation, and bankruptcy. Deciding which one is right for you will depend on your unique circumstances. Let’s explore your options.

Debt settlement

Debt settlement allows you to settle some of your debts for less than you owe. While this can result in a hit to your credit report, it can be one of the fastest ways to get your debt under control.

Consumers have the option of working with a debt consolidation company, which charges fees based on the amount of debt settled, or settling debts on their own. If you want to remain in charge of how your debts are settled, visit SoloSettle, which leverages technology to help you craft debt settlement letters and debt settlement agreements.

Debt consolidation

Debt consolidation involves taking out a loan to pay off your creditors, preferably at a favorable interest rate. The result is a single monthly payment, which can reduce the stress of juggling multiple debt payments and remove the stress of dealing with a barrage of calls from creditors about late payments.

While debt consolidation can be a good way to manage debt, be careful. Some debt consolidation loans come with extraordinarily high interest rates or hidden fees that can result in you paying more than you would have paid to your original lenders. If you’re working with a debt consolidation firm, please ensure they’re reputable. Make sure you read all your loan documents before signing.

Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy should always be the last resort. Chapter 7 bankruptcy erases most types of consumer debts, but you must meet certain income requirements to file, and it stays on your credit report for ten years. Chapter 13 bankruptcy results in partial forgiveness of some debts but structured repayment for others. It remains on your credit report for seven years.

With bankruptcy on your credit report, you will find it difficult to find a landlord who will rent to you, find a lender who will finance a vehicle without exorbitant interest rates, and you will likely be unable to take out a mortgage. In some circumstances, it can even impact your employment eligibility. Bankruptcy can be portrayed as the easy way out when, in reality, it’s a decision that will stay with you for years into the future.

Find your Connecticut court case online.

You can visit the clerk of court if you know where your case was filed. However, Connecticut makes it even easier to find out if someone has sued you and get the information about the case. You can use the links below to find your case online.

• Connecticut Judicial Branch online search tool
• PACER for U.S. District Courts

You’ll need at least some of the following information to find your case.

• The names of the parties to the lawsuit
• Case Name
• Docket Number
• Attorney for plaintiff

Connecticut court structure

The Connecticut judiciary system has four levels:

1. The Supreme Court is the highest-level court in the state, with a chief justice and six assistant justices.
2. Appellate court–reviews disputed decisions from the Superior Court.
3. Superior Court–this is generally where debt collection lawsuits will appear. The Superior Court hears civil cases with no monetary limit and also consists of the Small Claims Courts, which hear cases with a value up to $5,000.
4. Probate Court–deals exclusively with probate matters.

Why it’s crucial to keep track of any pending court case

It’s crucial to know if you have a court case against you and the status of the case. If you fail to attend any part of the case, the plaintiff can ask the judge to issue a default judgment. The consequences of a default judgment could result in a catastrophic loss of income, wages, savings, and property. Filing an Answer in response to a Summons protects your standing in the case and gives you time to negotiate a settlement, dispute the debt, or come to another resolution.

If you didn’t receive a copy of the Summons but suspect that a lawsuit may have been filed against you, do your research to find out whether you’ve been sued or not. You can’t ignore a lawsuit and hope it goes away. If you fail to respond, the plaintiff will likely pursue a default judgment, which can result in loss of property, equity, and wage garnishment.

Stop wage garnishment in Connecticut

A creditor must win a judgment against you to garnish your wages. That’s why it is crucial that you file an Answer if you are sued by a debt collector. When you’re struggling with debt, it can feel like you're losing the battle to keep your head above water. Facing a wage garnishment may seem like all it would take for you to drown in debt.

Wage garnishment laws in Connecticut

Every state establishes its own policies for wage garnishment. Connecticut has some of the toughest wage garnishment laws in the country. Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-361a, wage garnishments are limited to the lesser of:

• 25% of your disposable earnings
• The entire amount of your disposable earnings exceeds 40 times Connecticut’s minimum wage, which is $15.69 per hour

Disposable earnings are your bring-home pay after required withholdings such as federal and state taxes.

Income from disability insurance, Social Security, unemployment, and workers’ compensation are exempt from wage garnishment in CT.

How to stop wage garnishment in CT

It’s always surprising how fast debt can spiral out of control. Being proactive by contacting your creditors before they take legal action can help you avoid wage garnishment. Creditors may work with you and allow special payment arrangements to help.

You will need to be honest with your creditors by letting them know what the problem is and providing an honest assessment of the type of help you need. For example, if you lost your job, the creditor may be able to waive late fees on payments and give you 90 days to resume payments. However, whether or not to work with you regarding past-due debts is entirely up to the creditor. In the event you do end up involved in a lawsuit, keep copies of all correspondence with debt collectors, including taking notes while talking to them on the phone. This information could be vital in helping you favorably resolve a lawsuit.

When you don’t communicate, creditors will begin to call, text, and send letters. If they receive no response, then they may pursue legal action, which could result in wage garnishment.

Another alternative is to pursue debt settlement. Debt settlement happens when you reach out to a creditor or debt collector and offer to settle the debt for a percentage of the debt owed. Many people use debt settlement companies. However, you should know that this can have a substantial impact on your credit score and that these companies charge a fee based on the percentage of debt settled.

You can manage debt settlement offers on your own with the help of a tool like SoloSettle. SoloSettle helps you draft a debt settlement offer, track negotiations, and send a debt settlement agreement when you’ve agreed on the final amount.

Bankruptcy may be the nuclear option to avoid a wage garnishment. However, it is important to note that some debts, such as past-due child and spousal support, cannot be discharged in bankruptcy.

Connecticut’s debt collection laws

Collection agencies aren’t exactly known for their stellar reputations or fair treatment of consumers. As a result, both the state and federal governments have enacted laws to regulate their treatment of consumers. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a federal law that regulates what debt collectors can and cannot do.

The Fair Debt Reporting Act governs how debts can be reported on a credit report and protects consumers' rights to dispute inaccurate information.

In addition, Connecticut has enacted state laws to protect consumers’ rights from predatory collection practices.

Connecticut Creditors’ Collection Practices Act

The Connecticut Creditors’ Collection Practices Act, outlined in C.G.S.A.§ 36a-645 through 36a-648, protects consumers from debt collectors' deceptive actions, harassment, and abuse. The law closely follows the FDCPA.

In addition to the harassment outlined in both state and federal law, debt collector laws such as the Connecticut Creditors’ Collection Practices Act also prohibit debt collectors from using deceptive actions such as:

• Misrepresenting themselves as an attorney or law firm representative when they’re not
• Implying that they represent the state or federal government when they do not
• Refusing to identify themselves or the name of the collection agency
• Using templates, letterhead, or other tools that appear to be legal documents but are not
• Failing to inform the consumers of the current legal status of the debt

If you’re being harassed by a debt collector employing deceptive tactics, report them to the FTC and the Office of the Attorney General in Connecticut.

Penalties debt collectors face when breaking the law

Once you file a complaint with the Attorney General’s office, the courts may decide to award you damages.

C.G.S.A. § 36a-648 states that a debt collector who violates the law can be held liable for actual damages to the consumer and additional penalties of up to $1,000 per offense. The court can also order the debt collector to pay your attorney's fees and court costs.

If you’ve been abused by a debt collector in Connecticut, act quickly. The statute of limitations for violations of the Connecticut Creditors’ Collection Practices is one year.

Connecticut collection agencies must be licensed.

Under state law C.G.S.A. § 36a-801, collection agencies that attempt to collect debts from consumers must have a consumer collection agency license issued by Connecticut.

If you're contacted by a debt collector, ensure they’ve provided their consumer collection agency license number. If they didn’t provide the number, include the request for that number in your Debt Validation Letter.

Connecticut is one of many states that require debt collectors to be licensed. Take action against unlicensed debt collectors and use it to your advantage when negotiating the debt.

Key Takeaways

You now have the basic tools to respond to a debt collection lawsuit in Connecticut. Keep in mind these five important takeaways:

1. You have 30 days to respond to a debt collection lawsuit, so don't wait too long.
2. Take advantage of SoloSuit to walk you through the process of completing the Answer, or be sure to use the Answer form provided by the Connecticut courts, included above.
3. Don't forget to also file the Appearance form along with your Answer.
4. With your Answer, make sure that you:
   • Respond to each numbered paragraph in the complaint;
   • List all of your affirmative defenses; and
   • Don't forget to file the original with the court, send a copy to the plaintiff, and keep a copy for your records.

Good Luck!

How to Answer a Summons for debt collection in all 50 states

Here's a list of guides on how to respond to a debt collection lawsuit in each state:

The Ultimate 50 State Guide

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont; Vermont (Small Claims court)
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

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• PYOD LLC
• Quaternary Collection Agency
• RAB Collection Agency
• Rash Curtis and Associates
• Radius Global SOL
• Radius Global Solutions
• Rawlings Company
• Razor Capital
• Real Time Resolutions
• Receivables Performance Management
• Regents and Associates
• Reliant Capital Solutions
• RentGrow
• Resurgent
• Resurgent Capital Services and LVNV Funding
• Revco Solutions
• Revenue Enterprises LLC
• Revenue Group
• RGS Financial, Inc.
• RMP LLC in Court
• RMP Services
• RS Clark and Associates
• RSIEH
• RSIEH
• RTR Financial Services
• Rubin & Rothman
• Salander Enterprises LLC
• Samara Portfolio Management
• SCA Collections
• Scott Parnell and Associates
• Second Round Collections
• Second Round Sub LLC
• Selip & Stylianou LLP
• Sequium Asset Solutions
• Sessoms and Rogers
• Sherman Acquisition
• Sherman Financial Group
• SIMM Associates
• Source Receivables Management
• Southern Management Systems
• Southwest Credit Group
• Spire Recovery Solutions
• SRS Company
• Stark Collection Agency
• State Collection Service
• Stenger and Stenger
• Stillman Law Office
• Summit Account Resolution
• Sunrise Credit Services
• Superlative RM Debt Collector
• Suttell and Hammer
• Synergetic Communication
• Synerprise Consulting
• The Law Office of Michael J Scott
• Trellis Company
• Troy Capital
• TRS Recovery Services
• TrueAccord
• Tulsa Teachers Credit Union
• UCB Collection
• UHG 1, LLC
• Unifin
• Unifin Debt Collector
• Unifund
• Universal Credit Services
• US Bank Collections
• USAA collections
• USCB America
• Valentine and Kebartas
• Valley Servicing
• Vance & Huffman LLC
• Van Ru Credit Corporation
• Velo Law Office
• Velocity Investments
• Viking Client Services
• Wakefield and Associates
• Waypoint Resource Group
• WCTCB
• Weinberg and Associates
• Weltman, Weinberg & Reis
• Westwood Funding
• Williams and Fudge
• Wilshire Consumer Credit
• Wolpoff & Abramson
• Worldwide Asset Purchasing
• www.AutomotiveCredit.com
• Zarzaur & Schwartz
• Zwicker & Associates

Resolve your debt with your creditor

Some creditors, banks, and lenders have an internal collections department. If they come after you for a debt, Solosuit can still help you respond and resolve the debt. Here’s a list of guides on how to resolve debt with different creditors.

• American Express; American Express – Debt Collection
• Bank of America
• Barclay
• Best Buy Credit Card
• Capital One
• Chase
• Credit One Bank
• Old Navy Credit Card
• PayPal Synchrony Card
• Regional Finance
• Retailers National Bank
• Reunion Student Loan Finance Corporation
• SYNCB/PPEXTR
• Synchrony Bank
• Synchrony Walmart Card
• Target National Bank
• Webbank
• Wells Fargo
• Can I Pay My Original Creditor Instead of a Debt Collection Agency?
• Can I Settle a Debt with the Original Creditor?

Settle your medical debt

Having a health challenge is stressful, but dealing medical debt on top of it is overwhelming. Here are some resources on how to manage medical debt.

• Am I Responsible for My Spouse's Medical Debt?
• Do I Need a Lawyer for Medical Bills?
• Do I Need a Lawyer to Fight Medical Bill Debt?
• Does Bankruptcy Clear Medical Debt?
• How Much Do Collection Agencies Pay for Medical Debt?
• How to Find Medical Debt Forgiveness Programs
• Is There a Statute of Limitations on Medical Bills?
• Medical Debt Statute of Limitations by State
• Summoned to Court for Medical Bills — What Do I Do?
• Summoned to Court for Medical Bills? What to Do Next

Guides on arbitration

If the thought of going to court stresses you out, you’re not alone. Many Americans who are sued for credit card debt utilize a Motion to Compel Arbitration to push their case out of court and into arbitration.

Below are some resources on how to use an arbitration clause to your advantage and win a debt lawsuit.

• How Arbitration Works
• How to Find an Arbitration Clause in Your Credit Agreement
• How to Make a Motion to Compel Arbitration
• How to Make a Motion to Compel Arbitration in Florida
• How to Make a Motion to Compel Arbitration Without an Attorney
• How Credit Card Arbitration Works
• Motion to Compel Arbitration in California
• Sample Motion to Compel Arbitration

Stop calls from debt collectors

Do you keep getting calls from an unknown number, only to realize that it’s a debt collector on the other line? If you’ve been called by any of the following numbers, chances are you have collectors coming after you, and we’ll tell you how to stop them.

• 1-800-390-7584
• 800-289-8004
• 800-955-6600
• 8009556600
• 877-366-0169
• 877-591-0747
• 800-278-2420
• 800-604-0064
• 800-846-6406
• 877-317-0948
• 888-899-4332
• 888-912-7925
• 202-367-9070
• 502-267-7522

Federal debt collection laws can protect you

Knowing your rights makes it easier to stand up for your rights. Below, we’ve compiled all our articles on federal debt collection laws that protect you from unfair practices.

• 15 USC 1692 Explained
• Does the Fair Credit Reporting Act Work in Florida?
• FDCPA Violations List
• How to File an FDCPA Complaint Against Your Debt Collector (Ultimate Guide)
• How to Make a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Demand Letter
• How to Submit a Transunion Dispute
• How to Submit an Equifax Dispute
• How to Submit an Experian Dispute
• What Debt Collectors Cannot Do — FDCPA Explained
• What Does Account Information Disputed by Consumer Meets FCRA Requirements Mean?
• What does “meets FCRA requirements” mean?
• What does FCRA stand for?
• What is the Consumer Credit Protection Act