Conflict over finances is one of the biggest challenges in a marriage. Knowing how to handle such conflict better will help whether the marriage survives or ends in divorce.  This is a link to part of a series titled When Debt Collectors Call by a guest blogger over at my Bankruptcy Law Blog. From time to time, a Guest Blogger will share voice over at the New Mexico Bankruptcy Law Blog and I’ll link over to those posts when I think they can help couples handle financial conflict better. Today, therefore, by introducing here When Debt Collectors Call, we welcome Deborah DeMack.

Part 1:  Debt Collection Abuse and the FDCPA

In spite of federal and state law, some debt collectors continue to abuse and harass consumers to pressure them into paying debts.