Can attorney fees be added to debt in NJ?

It depends on what sort of debt,...credit card, auto loan, foreclosure, etc. Most threats of suit are just empty threats anyway. However, if the case does go to court, they can charge for attorneys fees. I believe that interest has to be started either in your agreement with original creditor, or in their collection letters.

It is a business debt. It was my understanding that the court will not allow collection of attorney fees in a debt collection proceeding. I'm just checking to see if anyone knows for sure. Interest is mentioned on the original invoice, but no interest has been assessed as of this date. I would think that the precedent has been set of not collecting interest since the bill was not paid on time, and no interest was charged on succeeding bills.

Most courts allow judicial interest,costs,and attorney fees if you lose the case.