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 10: The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Other Things You Should Know

If a debt collector has contacted you, chances are that negative or adverse credit information has been reported to one or more credit bureaus.

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?, Part 4: What Acts or Practices are Prohibited by the FDCPA?, Part 5: How Do You Stop a Debt Collector From Contacting You?, Part 6: The 30 Day Validation (Verification) Notice, Part 7: Statutes of Limitations, Part 8: Other Types of Illegal Debt Collection Acts, Part 9: What Are Your Rights and Remedies under the FDCPA?