Setting Aside a Default or Default Judgment in a Debt Collection Case

Learn about what you can do about a default or default judgment that was entered after you were sued to collect a debt.

Articles

Default happens when you don’t respond in a court case. This article explains what to do if your case is in default and how to avoid it.

Are you being sued for a debt? Read this article to learn about possible defenses in a debt collection case.

Being sued for a debt? Read this article to learn about answering and defending a debt collection case.

Being garnished or afraid you might be? This article explains how garnishment happens and what to expect if it does.

This article explains how your tax refund can be garnished (also known as intercepted) to pay a debt.

If you owe money on a debt, and your creditor has a judgment against you, an installment plan might protect your paycheck from garnishment. Read this article to learn more.

Does a creditor have a judgment against you? This article explains how property seizure happens and what to expect if it does.

Mediation is a settlement process that can help you resolve “contested” issues (things you and the other party don’t agree on) in your court case.

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Forms

Have you received a default or default judgment after someone sued you to collect a debt? If so, use this tool to create forms asking the judge to set aside the judgment.