I don't want to ask for legal advice in the forums, even though I know you folks are extremely smart and knowledgable. 
(For background, the issue I'm dealing with is this one: http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Rebuilding-Your-Credit/Family-member-maxed-my-CC-without-my-knowledg...)
Can anyone recommend somewhere I can go for free legal counsel on this situation, re: SOL, fraud, etc? (Reputable nonprofit, please--I can't afford my own lawyer.)
Or can anyone recommend the criteria I should use in finding an organization? All of my Googling is turning up sketchy-looking groups.
@tk777777 wrote:I don't want to ask for legal advice in the forums, even though I know you folks are extremely smart and knowledgable.
(For background, the issue I'm dealing with is this one: http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Rebuilding-Your-Credit/Family-member-maxed-my-CC-without-my-knowledg...)
Can anyone recommend somewhere I can go for free legal counsel on this situation, re: SOL, fraud, etc? (Reputable nonprofit, please--I can't afford my own lawyer.)
Or can anyone recommend the criteria I should use in finding an organization? All of my Googling is turning up sketchy-looking groups.
It might be called diferent things in different parts of the country but here locally (Texas) you can look in the phone book for Legal Aid for a list of attorneys who at least have a free initial consultation from what I understand.
I hope you find what you're looking for.
From a BK years ago to:
EX - 3/11 pulled by lender- 835, EQ - 2/11-816, TU - 2/11-782
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem".
@Anonymous wrote:I don't want to ask for legal advice in the forums, even though I know you folks are extremely smart and knowledgable.
(For background, the issue I'm dealing with is this one: http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Rebuilding-Your-Credit/Family-member-maxed-my-CC-without-my-knowledge-Can-I-GW/m-p/952626/highlight/true#M142344)
Can anyone recommend somewhere I can go for free legal counsel on this situation, re: SOL, fraud, etc? (Reputable nonprofit, please--I can't afford my own lawyer.)
Or can anyone recommend the criteria I should use in finding an organization? All of my Googling is turning up sketchy-looking groups.
What state are you in? How much did the CC company charge off? And when was the last activity she made on the card?