Debt Collection and Garnishment

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Booklets

Most families face debt at some time or another. Losing a job, losing public assistance benefits, sudden medical bills, or divorce can push a family into debt. There are many ways creditors can try to collect debts. Two of the most common…
Source: Education for Justice

Checklists

Click the box next to each step to track your progress.If you are on a device that only you use, your progress saves when you close this page. You can come back and continue later (progress is erased if you clear your cache). No personal…

Do-It-Yourself Forms

Welcome! This free program helps you create an Answer to a Summons and Complaint regarding money that someone says you owe.The program works by asking you questions. It uses your…
Source: Education for Justice
Welcome! This free program helps you create a letter to demand that your creditors stop contacting you about debt. The program works by asking you questions. It uses your answers…
Source: Education for Justice

Helpful Websites

Information on Remote Court Hearings
Author: Minnesota Courts

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is conducting some court hearings remotely using Zoom, WebEx, and/or VMR. This site includes information for attorneys, parties, and others who are required to appear at remote hearings.

Coping with Debt
Author: Federal Trade Commission

Consumer information about debt.

Go to the website: Coping with Debt - FTC

Q & A

Source: Senior Legal Line - Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota

Videos

Source: National Association of Consumer Advocates
Source: National Association of Consumer Advocates