Debt relief agency
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001487
An entity that provides assistance to debtors in negotiating with creditors or filing for bankruptcy. These agencies offer services such as debt consolidation, credit counseling, or legal representation in bankruptcy proceedings. Under U.S. bankruptcy law, a debt relief agency is specifically defined as a person who provides bankruptcy assistance to an assisted person in return for payment.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-001487 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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