What type of attorney do I need to pursue legal action against my father who spent my student loan money and now my loan is close to default?
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What type of attorney do I need to pursue legal action against my father who spent my student loan money and now my loan is close to default?
I was 18 went away to school on borrowed money from student loan companies. My father was the co-signer he was the one in control of this money. When it came time to register for school again I was unable to because the money suddenly wasn’t available and he had no answers as to where it went and to this day will not speak on the subject. I have no other choice then to go into legal action because I am 25 and married now and have nothing to show for it because this is holding me back. I now have student loan debt and debt with the school I attended.
Asked on November 16, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Illinois
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You are in a difficult situation. The type of attorney that you need to consult with concerning your father taking and spending your student loan money which you are now facing a possible default is an attorney experienced in fraud and contract actions.
You can go online in your county and search for this type of attorney unless you know someone who can give you a direct referral. Before you consult with an attorney about your situation, perhaps meeting with your father about the situation to see what can be done informally with a written agreement signed by your father as to the anount owed you and monthly repayment installments would be a start?
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