Debt Collection, Garnishment and Repossession

• Consumer Rights in bankruptcy, debt, and garnishment issues PDF

  This packet has information regarding consumer rights for different types of debt, collection agencies, and bankruptcy. It explains garnishment laws and has a list of organizations that may be able to help you file a complaint against creditors. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services - Fort Collins

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  Spanish / Español

• Credit Counseling

  This group offers help to individuals and families in preventing and resolving financial problems and in learning money management skills. Content Detail

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  Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Colorado

• Credit Counseling (Free and Low Cost)

  This group helps individuals and families with their financial concerns. They find alternatives to filing for bankruptcy and educate the public in the areas of budgeting and the wise use of credit. (They are a no fee or low fee organization depending on what services you need.) Content Detail

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  Money Management International

• Repossession Time Line and FAQs PDF

  Instructions to follow if you are late in payments, including what your creditor(s) has a right to do. This resource has frequently asked questions addressing the repossession of a vehicle and other general information about debts. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español

• What to do When you Can't Pay Debts

  This resource describes consumer rights and what creditors are not allowed to do when collecting a debt. Additional topics include, the inability to pay your bills or work out a payment plan, the court process, protecting your assets and help getting your bills under control. Content Detail

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  Colorado Department of Law

• Complete and Print Out Small Claims Forms Online

  This is available for individuals who need to complete the court forms necessary to file a Small Claims action in Colorado. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Court Fees

  Filing fees and costs in Colorado state courts. Content Detail

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  State of Colorado Judicial Branch

• Do It Yourself Legal Help

  The Denver Bar Association offers pro se (do-it-yourself) litigant clinics on the subjects of Bankruptcy, Divorce, Small Claims and Collections. These clinics assist in understanding the legal processes and forms. They do not provide explicit legal advice nor will they directly assist in completing forms. The clinics are informational only and NOT legal advice. Content Detail

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  The Denver Bar Association

• Filing for Change of Venue PDF

  You can request a change in the place where your case will be heard (venue) for several reasons, including that you want the case transferred to the county where you live. Click on the document for instructions and forms. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services

• Know Your Rights as a Victim of Domestic Violence or Stalking In Colorado

  If you're a victim of domestic violence or stalking, you may have questions about your rights. This fact sheet explains your rights as an employee, a debtor, and a tenant who has been a victim of domestic violence or stalking, and provides a sample letter to send to a landlord if you need to leave your residence because of domestic violence. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services

• A Chance to Talk with an Attorney

  Volunteer attorneys will provide their time for a 15 minute private consultation about such matters as divorce, custody, renter's rights, etc. To facilitate this service please bring all necessary documentation related to your case, such as; leases, contracts, court papers, etc. A small donation is requested for this service but no one will be denied services for lack of ability to pay. Read More

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  Alpine Legal Services

• Appropriate Dispute Resolution

  This information will help you learn about the many options you have when you are involved in a dispute. Content Detail

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  Colorado Bar Association

• How the Courts Work

  This audiovisual presentation is an explanation of how the courts work in Colorado. You will need to have speakers on your computer in order to hear the audio part of this presentation. It takes a few seconds to download and the running time is approximately 9 minutes long. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Talk with a Lawyer on Law Line 9

  An advice line providing brief direction on legal problems. Read More

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  Channel 9 News in Denver, Colorado

• Adams County Legal Resources

  This has a list of court information, attorney or legal referrals, law lines, mediation and additional services. Content Detail