moving overseas--can debt follow?

[minagirl]

what is proper validation and moving overseas--can debt follow?

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Ca
Last month I received a letter from a collection agency for a two-year old vet bill for $2000.00. I sent a request for validation, they responded. I want to set up payments before I leave (in four months), but I am not going to be able to continue them once I leave. I will return in a year, and can resume payments. Do they have any way of tracking me down or even knowing that I left the country? What happens if they send a summons and I am out of the country? Am I responsible? I am not sure what to do. I don't want to worry about a lawsuit while I am living out of the country.

What is proper debt validation? They sent two papers with their letter: 1) a client registration sheet from the original creditor, showing my name and signature, with general info, professional services due at the time rendered, etc. --basically showing that I was a client there. It does not state any services/costs. And 2) a computer print out titled "Client Account Register" that has a total and my name on it. There is nothing with the total amount owed and my signature, or anything saying that "I ****** agree to pay this amount..."

Help!

 

[Veronica1228]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Ca
Last month I received a letter from a collection agency for a two-year old vet bill for $2000.00. I sent a request for validation, they responded. I want to set up payments before I leave (in four months), but I am not going to be able to continue them once I leave. I will return in a year, and can resume payments. Do they have any way of tracking me down or even knowing that I left the country? What happens if they send a summons and I am out of the country? Am I responsible? I am not sure what to do. I don't want to worry about a lawsuit while I am living out of the country.

Help!

They can't do anything to you in another country, but they can seek a judgement against you in your absence which would be waiting for you when you get back. If they send you a summons and you are out of the country you will still be responsible. Their only burden is that they attempt to notify or serve you. If you move and do not provide a current address they cannot be penalized for this.