What to do if I owe student loan from long ago?
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What to do if I owe student loan from long ago?
I have not been able to work for 5 years. I am able to squeak by on $470 a month social security because I built my own no-loan home. I got a letter from a collection agency and was astonished how much interest and fees were tacked on. Can they take my home or attach it?
Asked on January 16, 2013 under Bankruptcy Law, Washington
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you have not made any payments on the outstanding loan that you have written about for more than four (4) years there is a good chance that if there is no lawsuit filed yet that the claim for repayment may be barred by your state's statute of limitations on the matter.
As such, I suggest that you consult with a family law attorney to see what your legal options are on your matter.
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