You can do nothing wrong and still end up in this situation. For example, get involved in a messy divorce, get out-lawyered, end up on the hook for astronomica

You can do nothing wrong and still end up in this situation. For example, get involved in a messy divorce, get out-lawyered, end up on the hook for astronomical amounts of retroactive child support. If you're not careful you might be dealing with a lot more than just the repo man. Plus the way the legal system is in the US, a single unpaid parking ticket could spiral completely out of control into tens of thousands in late payment fees, fines, and jail time.