Why should I fill outa fact sheet regarding the collection of a debt?

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Why should I fill outa fact sheet regarding the collection of a debt?

I went to court and a creditor received a judgement against me. Now they are asking me to fill out a “Fact Information Sheet” that has a lot of personal information, more than what I feel comfortable about giving out to the creditor (and which they should already have the majority of). Can you tell me if by law do I have to fill this form out and what would happen if I don’t? Can’t I just make payments to the creditor with out giving them the form?

Asked on February 13, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Florida

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

In many states, once a creditor obtains a judgement they are permitted to obtain information as to your assets, etc., which is what I am assuming the fact sheet relates to here.  They re tryng to do it voluntarily but if you do not comply, ten to one they can have you do it in front of a judge in court.  Why don;t you come to a written agreement with them to pay off the debt to settle the mtter once and for all.  Good luck.


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