Learn More About Collections Law in Bay Shore, Michigan

Bay Shore is a small, unincorporated community located on the boundary between Charlevoix County and Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated on a ridge overlooking the Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan. Bay Shore is on US 31, which connects with US 131 at Petoskey, approximately 10 miles (16 km) to the west and with M-66 at Charlevoix approximately 10 miles (16 km) to the east. Boyne City is approximately 15 miles (24 km) to the south by county roads. Bay Shore is partially within Hayes Township in Charlevoix County and partially within Resort Township in Emmet County. The Bay Shore post office, with ZIP code 49711, provides P.O. Box service. The land was owned by Eugene R. Sly and Nancy Stauffer. A portion to the north was known as Bayside, but came to be known as Bay Shore. It was a station on the Chicago and West Michigan Railway (later part of Pere Marquette Railway) by 1892. A post office was established on July 15, 1892, which operated until September 30, 1964. It was surveyed and platted in 1896.

What is collections law?

Lawyers who practice collections law assist creditors in the collection and satisfaction of outstanding debt, including car loans, student loans, credit cards, judgments, medical debts, mortgage debt, enforcement of rights under liens, and recovery of court-ordered judgments. Debt collections attorneys may also assist clients in repossessing the real and personal property of insolvent debtors.

Personal Bankruptcy and Business Bankruptcy attorneys can advise on debt relief options and guide individuals through each phase of a federal bankruptcy filing.

Answers to collections law issues in Michigan

What are the different options for bankruptcy?

There are six basic types of bankruptcy cases provided for under the Bankruptcy Code, each of which is discussed...

How can I protect myself from debt collectors?

Laws prohibit debt collectors from using abusive or deceptive tactics to collect a debt. Unfortunately, many...

When can a creditor garnish my wages, place a lien on my house, seize my bank account, or take my tax refund?

For the most part, a creditor must sue you, obtain a court judgment, and then solicit the help of a sheriff or other...

How soon after I miss a house payment will the bank begin foreclosure proceedings?

This varies from state to state and lender to lender, but most lenders don't start foreclosure proceedings until you...