The debt settlement process is stressful. There is no way around that reality. You are often left worrying about your debt for long stretches, hoping for a favorable outcome that provides genuine debt relief. Working with a dedicated debt settlement attorney certainly helps, but we can’t pretend you will not feel immense pressure. That said, the situation gets much worse when you make common, avoidable mistakes. The last thing you want to do is take a stressful situation and turn it into a stressful and unproductive one. A misstep can cost you time, money, and the positive result you are working so hard to achieve. Here are five common and yet very important mistakes to avoid during the debt settlement process. Continuing to Talk to Creditors and Debt Collectors on Your Own After You Have Hired a Law Firm to Represent You Once you have legal representation, your lawyer should be the only one communicating with your creditors. It’s as simple as that. When a creditor or a collection agency calls, your only job is to inform them you are represented by McCarthy Law and provide our contact information. Then you hang up. Taking these calls yourself is a significant […]
