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How can I get help with a creditor if they froze my bank account and threatened me with jail?

I only get paid twice a month. I couldn’t find a job for 7 months. I live paycheck to paycheck and they took every penny and still want $50. I can’t make the 1st payment because of the hardship of taking all my money; I couldn’t eat that week. I am aware of all my bills but am working on them 1 at a time. I just fought to save my house from foreclosure; I don’t think I have enough debt to file bankruptcy. This is getting so hard I don’t know which way to turn. I recently got a roommate and am looking for a third job.

Asked on July 11, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Illinois

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

In most States in this country, a judgment creditor cannot legally threaten the judgment debtor with jail if moneys owed are not paid. This country has done away with debtor prisons long ago.

Contact the local county bar association. It might have a program where attorneys might volunteer their time to give people like you assistance.

You might consider consulting with a bankruptcy attorney about your debt situation.You might be a bankruptcy candidate. A debt consultation company likewise may help you out. Potentially a debt consultation company could help restructure your debt and work with your creditors with payment plans for you.

Have you considered getting a second job if you can find one could help bring in moe money to help pay off your debts.

Good luck.


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