Learn More About Collections Law in Little Ferry, New Jersey

Little Ferry is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 10,800. Little Ferry was formed on September 18,1894, from portions of both Lodi Township and New Barbadoes Township, at the height of Bergen County's "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County. New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Little Ferry as its 35th best place to live in its 2008 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey.

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 New Jersey

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...