Civil law question! Need advice for a family member.

[Sheepdog Gear]

To anybody who can help, I need a little advice for a family member. I'll try and keep this short and to the point....

In 2009, unknown to her, her husband put a medical bill in her name. (Husband now deceased.) Originally $3000, but with interest and fees, it's now over $9000. Both parties are being represented, but she is continually growing less fond of her current attorney. So a few years ago, the judgement was filed against her, but she's been unable to pay, so nothing has happened since.

Now when we looked online at the county government website, the civil case is now showing CLOSED with a $0 balance due. Does that mean she's in the clear? Do these things just drop off after a while?

Thanks guys!

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Debts do become uncollectible after a certain number of years if there's no action started. I think it's 6 years in Indiana, but am by no means an expert. I recall some shady debt collectors were changing dates on debts, which is illegal, though.

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

Debts do become uncollectible after a certain number of years if there's no action started. I think it's 6 years in Indiana, but am by no means an expert. I recall some shady debt collectors were changing dates on debts, which is illegal, though.

Thanks for the info. That's another reason she's becoming detached from her attorney. He is saying 10 years, but I've also heard 6. Just not sure what's what at this point. Plus, is it 6 from when all this started, or 6 from the last time the case was touched?

 

[Rookie]

I'm confused how he can put a medical bill in her name. Was it a bill for services for him or her?

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

I'm confused how he can put a medical bill in her name. Was it a bill for services for him or her?

It was services for her. But even with my own wife, I put me as the responsible party. All along, her husband said it was being paid off. Long story there, but it is what it is.

 

[Rookie]

Okay, I was thinking it was his bill they were trying to collect. Since it isn't, I can't help. Sorry.

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

Okay, I was thinking it was his bill they were trying to collect. Since it isn't, I can't help. Sorry.

Gotcha. Thanks!

 

[Fargo]

Debts do become uncollectible after a certain number of years if there's no action started. I think it's 6 years in Indiana, but am by no means an expert. I recall some shady debt collectors were changing dates on debts, which is illegal, though.

In this case it sounds like there was both an action and a judgment so there wouldn't be a statute of limitations problem with collecting it.

OP, can you give the names of the parties and county or the case number so I can look up the CCS?

 

[Cameramonkey]

In this case it sounds like there was both an action and a judgment so there wouldn't be a statute of limitations problem with collecting it.

OP, can you give the names of the parties and county or the case number so I can look up the CCS?

im sure he meant to say "PM me the details"

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

In this case it sounds like there was both an action and a judgment so there wouldn't be a statute of limitations problem with collecting it.

OP, can you give the names of the parties and county or the case number so I can look up the CCS?

Sending PM in a few. Thank you!

im sure he meant to say "PM me the details"

Ha ha! That's a given.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Does it matter whose name it was in?

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

Does it matter whose name it was in?

Not a clue.

 

[hoosierdoc]

This far out, will they take a settlement offer?

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

This far out, will they take a settlement offer?

No sir. This guy is a serious bulldog. Out for blood.

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

As of right now, she's able to pay the original $3K in a heartbeat. No dice. He won't even flinch.

 

[churchmouse]

As of right now, she's able to pay the original $3K in a heartbeat. No dice. He won't even flinch.

Commissions my friend. He is on commission.

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

Commissions my friend. He is on commission.

From what I understand, it's the doctor who won't flinch. Not his representation. I could be wrong though.

 

[Fargo]

You should have an email.

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

You should have an email.

Thank you!

 

[churchmouse]

From what I understand, it's the doctor who won't flinch. Not his representation. I could be wrong though.

Collection people will say/do anything to get under you skin.