Other than tenants by entireties and homestead, the major protection from creditors in Florida is the unlimited head of household wage exemption. The wages of a debtor who is head of household are exempt from creditor collection. This exemption extends to wages deposited in a bank account for up to six months.
The statute of limitations in Florida on debt is five years. This means that once the five-year timeline has expired, creditors can no longer file a lawsuit against the borrower to try and recover the debt. This is only true of debts that include a written agreement, though.
This legal time limit, which varies by state, sets a deadline for creditors to sue you for unpaid debts. In most states, the statute of limitations for collecting on credit card debt is between three and 10 years, but a few states allow for longer periods, extending up to 15 years.
They cannot come after you for a 20 year old debt. They can try to collect, but they can't sue you on it and they can't garnish your social security even if they could. In this case, you'll be fine.
The statute of limitations in Florida on debt is five years. This means that once the five-year timeline has expired, creditors can no longer file a lawsuit against the borrower to try and recover the debt. This is only true of debts that include a written agreement, though.
The answer to your question is YES. Credit card debts can become liens against property in Florida. Consider bankruptcy.
A common question is how long debt collectors can pursue old debt in Florida. The general rule is five years, but certain actions—such as making a payment or agreeing to a new payment plan—can restart the time limit.
Debt relief is available in Florida to those who feel overwhelmed by what they owe. Relief comes mainly via banks, credit unions, online lenders and debt-relief companies – (nonprofit and for-profit).