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sweetlady57
Jan 27, 2011, 08:04 AM
I owe a bill to at and t they say they can sue I do not have the money to pay it what can they do
JudyKayTee
Jan 27, 2011, 08:13 AM
They can sue you, get a judgment against you and wait until you do have money to collect - or, depending on your State, they can lien against real estate and garnish your wages.
A judgment is valid for (usually) 10 years, renewable for another 10.
Fr_Chuck
Jan 27, 2011, 09:36 AM
Yes are you working ? What would happen if 25% of your pay all of a sudden went to them ?
But yes they can sue you in court, get a judgement, and depending on location, garnish the money from your bank accounts, and get some from each pay check
sweetlady57
Jan 27, 2011, 09:49 AM
No I do not work I am retired and on disability
ballengerb1
Jan 27, 2011, 09:52 AM
Who do you owe? For what?
JudyKayTee
Jan 27, 2011, 09:52 AM
Depends on the type of disability and the State - they can lien against property, they can lien against your disability check, they can continue to try to collect for (approximately) 20 years.
excon
Jan 27, 2011, 09:53 AM
Hello again, lady:
I apologize for the site... But, please keep all your posts on the same thread, and use the "answer" feature instead of the "comment" feature...
We work better if we have ALL the facts involved... Tell us WHO you owe the money to, and what transpired to cause the debt?? You can ALWAYS negotiate a settlement.
excon
JudyKayTee
Jan 27, 2011, 10:15 AM
Who do you owe? For what?
AT&T - could be credit card, phone bill (I guess) - ?
ballengerb1
Jan 27, 2011, 10:53 AM
I am just wondering iof she might be dealing with a collection agency or 3rd party who bought a debt. SOL could come into play but it's a long shot without more info