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, to continues the series, When Debt Collectors Call, we welcome back Deborah DeMack.

Part 4: What Acts or Practices are Prohibited  by the FDCPA?

The FDCPA is intended to protect consumers from harrassment, abuse, invasion of privacy, false or deceptive representations, and unfair or unconscionable collection methods.

Earlier Posts: Part 1: Debt Collection Abuse and the FDCPA, Part 2: To Whom Does the FDCPA Apply? What Debts are Covered?, Part 3: How May a Debt Collector Contact You?