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County court judgements are court decisions declaring that a defendant in a lawsuit owes the plaintiff money. One a judge issues a judgement, the plaintiff has the right to attempt to collect the money owed. Judgements can severely damage your credit and, in some cases, create financial havoc for you and your family after a plaintiff begins collection efforts.
Financial ConsequencesIn most states, a plaintiff can garnish your wages by forcing your employer to send him or her a percentage of each of your paychecks until your debt is paid. Plaintiffs can also seize your bank account funds and other valuable property. While it is sometimes possible to suspend a garnishment or bank account seizure by filing a hardship claim with the court, you may have to file for bankruptcy if you are unable to pay your judgement and want to permanently stop collection activity.
Credit ConsequencesOnce issued, county court judgements become a matter of public record. This means that credit reporting bureaus can add information about a court judgement to your credit reports. If you pay off your judgement, it stays on your credit report for seven years. If you don't pay off your judgement, it stays on your credit report until the statute of limitations on debt collection expires: In some states, this can take decades. A judgement on your credit report not only makes it difficult to get new credit, it can also prevent you from renting an apartment, getting insurance or being hired for a job.
Getting HelpIf you are threatened with a lawsuit, don't ignore the situation. Instead, seek legal help immediately. A lawyer can advise you about the strength of the case against you as well as your options for fighting the suit or settling it out of court. Even if you can't afford to hire a lawyer to represent you in court, a consultation with a lawyer will help you to understand your rights. If you can't afford to pay for a consultation with an attorney, contact the Legal Aid Society in your area.
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How can you find out if you owe money anywhere?
Go to your County Court House. They will have files on any judgements against you listed in their files. You are allowed to search their system for your name.
If the court orders counseling with your ex can you refuse?
No. You cannot ignore a court order without serious consequences. The initial consequence is that you will be in contempt of a court order.
Where can one find the perfect remortgage ccj?
You can find the perfect Remortgage CCJ ( County Court Judgements) at Remortgage online. They can answer all of your questions and you can get free Remortgage Quotations.
What refers to the outcomes of court actions such as judgements to pay a debt?
Public records!
What are the duties of the circuit court?
Circuit courts are trial courts. In these court cases are head and judgements are made E
What can be found on the Company Check website?
A person using the Company Check website can find out a wide variety of things. Included but not limited to, county court judgements, any debts, or if it's part of a group of businesses.
This refers to the outcomes of court actions such as judgements to pay a debt?
Judicial proceedings GH
Can you bankrupt a judgement from a divorce settlement?
No you cannot. Court judgements, like tax obligations to the government, cannot be discharged in bankruptcy court.
Your wages will be garnished but you are not employed what will happen?
In some places, the court will issued a "judge's order " that requires you to sell other property, such as a car or furniture to "satisfy the judgment ". Or the judge will give you a set period of time to "get a job and start paying off the debt ", or go to jail. Judgements of a court cannot be ignored or there will be consequences for you.
What do you do if you are out of the county when your supposed to be in court?
don't return or you'll be arrested as soon as you arrive If you know beforehand that you will be out of the country you can request a postponement. If the offence is not too serious the court may grant it
Can you declare bankruptcy on county fines?
Not to just specifically paying THOSE particular fines, no. But, if the total of ALL the debts that you owe forces you into bankruptcy you can list the County as a creditor. Unfortunately, things such as taxes, legal judgements, court ordered obligations, and fines and monetary penalties levied by the government do NOT go away.
What does decision of the court mean?
.... is called a VERDICT (verdicts are rendered by a jury); court decisions are typically called judgements.
