If there is a judgement awarded against me for past due credit card debt, how long will it take for this judgement to become effective?

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If there is a judgement awarded against me for past due credit card debt, how long will it take for this judgement to become effective?

Asked on December 11, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Tennessee

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Assuming that there is a judgment in place against you for money owed, the judgment became effective upon its entry. Meaning, the day the judgment was entered against you, the judgment had legal effect.

If you want to try and get this judgment paid off, I suggest that you contact the judgment creditor, or its attorney to try and work out a written agreement for a monthly installment program that you can afford. The last thing you want to deal with is a situation where you have to worry about your bank accounts being levied upon or your pay check being garnished.


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