I have a social host charge in South Dakota and I am wondering what I can do to fight it.

February 7th, 2024

I received an attorney letter from a debt collector requesting fees and to return the letter. I owe the debt, but I had previously reached a settlement with the debtor and requested a six-month extension, which was not responded to. The attorney claims I failed to respond and is now seeking fees. Do I send the fees with the letter, and is the amount they calculated correct?

August 5th, 2024

Is it a HIPAA violation for a hospital to call my mom instead of me to discuss my health, especially when I am an adult and provided them with my call-back number? I never gave them my mother's number or permission to contact her about my health.

December 15th, 2024

I am sending a hospital $50.00 a month, and my husband is also paying $50.00 a month. Together, we owe $10,000 to one hospital. I have had four surgeries in two years and am trying to pay everyone something. I am now on Medicaid. What steps can I take to manage this debt, and what are my options if the hospital demands a higher monthly payment and threatens to turn me over to collections?

June 3rd, 2024

My son, who is 32 years old and has autism, received a jury duty summons. We are currently homeless and live in a different county. He needs a note to send to the court to be excused from jury duty. How can he proceed?

April 27th, 2024