Legal Aid
What Is a Preliminary Hearing?
A preliminary hearing is not the final hearing in a case, but rather an opportunity to discuss other options for dispute resolution like mediation.
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Debt Collector Guides
How to Respond to Pharia LLC and Resolve Debt
If you are sued by Pharia LLC, do not give up hope. Trust Solo to guide you through the debt collection process.
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Debt Collector Guides
How to settle with NCB Management Services
If NCB Management Services contacts or sues you, first verify the debt. If it’s valid, you can often settle for 40–80% (or less) instead of paying in full.
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Debt Lawsuit State Guides
How to Answer a Summons for Debt Collection in Idaho (2026 Guide)
In Idaho, you have 21 days to respond to a debt summons. File an Answer with the court and pay the $136 filing fee to avoid losing by default.
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Other Debt Resources
The Truth: Should You Never Pay a Debt Collection Agency?
Before you pay a debt collector, first verify the debt, check ownership and the statute of limitations, and consider negotiating a settlement for less.
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Debt Collection FAQs
What Happens If Someone Sues You and You Have No Money?
When you get sued and you have no money, debt collectors can garnish your wages and seize your property to get the funds repaid.
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Debt Lawsuit State Guides
How to Answer Summons for Debt Collection in South Dakota
To respond to a summons in South Dakota, you must file a written Answer into your case, pay the $25 filing fee, and send a copy of your Answer to the plaintiff.
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Statute of Limitations on Debt
Alaska Statute of Limitations on Debt
In order for a debt collector to sue you, your debt must fall within the statute of limitations. The Alaska statute of limitations on debt is three years.
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Debt Lawsuit State Guides
How to Answer Summons for Debt Collection in Alaska
If sued for debt in Alaska, you must respond within 20 days. File an Answer with the court and plaintiff, or you risk losing by default.
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Statute of Limitations on Debt
Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection by State (Best Guide)
The statute of limitations on debt sets a deadline for creditors and collectors to sue someone for said debt. Use this calculator to find your state's statute.
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Statute of Limitations on Debt
Statute of Limitations on Debt in California (2026)
In California, most debts have a four-year statute of limitations, meaning creditors have four years from your last payment to sue you.
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Debt Lawsuit State Guides
How to Answer a Summons for Debt Collection in Colorado (2026 Guide)
You have 21 days to respond to a debt collection lawsuit in Colorado, and you must pay a fee ranging from $80-$192 to file your Answer document in the court.
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