What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Iowa
Five years ago, my mother (co-signer on my student loan) filed for bankruptcy to clear several of her debts (credit cards, old utility bills, and my student loan) that we were unable to pay. Last week she received a letter in the mail from a debt collection agency stating that we still owed for the student loan. On the letter it states that unless we respond within 30 days they will assume the debt is valid. Where should I go next? Send them the bankruptcy paperwork? Hire a debt collection attorney to fight them? HELP! I thought this was behind us as I haven't heard anything in 5 years and now it came up out of the blue and the last thing I want is my bank account frozen or wages garnished. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Five years ago, my mother (co-signer on my student loan) filed for bankruptcy to clear several of her debts (credit cards, old utility bills, and my student loan) that we were unable to pay. Last week she received a letter in the mail from a debt collection agency stating that we still owed for the student loan. On the letter it states that unless we respond within 30 days they will assume the debt is valid. Where should I go next? Send them the bankruptcy paperwork? Hire a debt collection attorney to fight them? HELP! I thought this was behind us as I haven't heard anything in 5 years and now it came up out of the blue and the last thing I want is my bank account frozen or wages garnished. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!