How do I approach removing a judgement from credit report and collection?
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How do I approach removing a judgement from credit report and collection?
I had a judgement against me awarded in 08/04. I filed Chapter 13 in 09/04. Discharged in 07/06 . The creditor was listed in the BR. The judgement cannot be collected as far as I know for right now, or can it? I would like to have it removed from my credit report if possible. Should I contact a bankruptcy lawyer and pay them to have it dismissed or vacated? or should I just try to dispute it with the company that has it listed in hopes that it will disappear and not return? Taking all suggestions!
Asked on July 15, 2010 under Bankruptcy Law, New Jersey
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Your debt while discharged will still appear on your credit report between seven to ten years. This is not a product of your bankruptcy but a product of failing to pay your debt. Your debt or negative reporting doesn't simply disappear from your credit report after having a discharge through bankruptcy. You can re-affirm that particular debt, negotiate with the creditor to pay it in exchange for having it taken off of your credit report once the payment is received and deposited. Otherwise, consistent review of your credit report and cleaning up any mistakes or old debts can help you. The remaining amount will simply be a product of the passage of time.
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