Received Judgement Notice:-(((

[rm3]

Is it too late for me to take care of the balance to prevent this from  being placed on my credit reports? I can pay it in full. Just don't want any setbacks with my credit.

[RobertEG]

What did you receive, a notice that they have filed an action, or an actual notice that trial has concluded, and they were awarded a judgment?

If an acutal judgment has been awarded, were you ever served notice of the date of trial, or asked to respond to their action?

[rm3]

It simply said a judgement had been filed. I'm so scared it will pop up on my reports. 

[rm3]

Does anybody know when it might show up on my report? Does it have to be rewarded first? I'm paying it tomorrow but don't want even a paid judgement to show up on my reports. 

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

They file a suit and if the judge finds in their favor a judgment is awarded.

Did the paper say anything about a court date?  If not, I would contact the courthouse and see if there is any pending cases against you.  If there is be sure to show up.

[rm3]

No court date at all was stated. I'll be calling first thing in the morning. Thank you!

[Anonymous]

If in fact a judgment has been entered against you and you were never properly served or knew about a court date,  you can probably get the judgment vacated.  You would need to see what documentation the clerk has.

[rm3]

Maybe more info will help. The letter said a judgement was filed because court fees from my divorce haven't been paid in full. No court date, just a judgement filed. It listed the amount owed but didn't ask for payment or anything. 

[starry1]

Well that is different because a court can enter judgment on you without filing an action first. Who is the letter from?

[rm3]

The letter is from the court. It said a judgement has been filed and why. Will it report to the credit bureaus? No request for payment or anything was on there.