Here are four ways to avoid paying a judgment: 1) Use asset protection tools such as an asset protection trust, 2) use legal exemptions, 3) negotiate with the creditor, 4) file for bankruptcy.
You may be able to negotiate a voluntary payment plan with the debt collector. Second, you can file to have the judgment vacated or removed. And third, you can file bankruptcy to discharge the debt and stop all collection efforts, including those related to a court judgment.
How do I request a court date? Online: You may reserve a hearing online by clicking on this link to CourtSchedule . In person: You may request a court hearing in person by visiting the Traffic Clerk's Office at South County Courthouse or Family Justice Center Courthouse.
How do I tell the Court that my address has changed? The Notice of Change of Address form is a state form, MC-040 . You can access it and complete it online. File the completed original and the copy at the Court where your case was heard - see list of courthouses.
Copies of the pleadings must be obtained at the courthouse in which the case was filed, either in person or by mailing a request with a self addressed stamped envelope to return the documents. Click for courthouse locations and mailing addresses.
There are two ways to look at electronic court case records: On a computer at the courthouse. On a computer, tablet, or smart phone anywhere with an internet connection, such as your home, or the public library. This is known as “remote access.”
Court Code 43470, as part of a broader set of regulations, governs specific aspects of civil litigation, particularly regarding the filing and processing of documents within Santa Clara County Superior Court. While the precise details of the code are complex, understanding its underlying principles is vital.
What if I need to postpone my court date? (a continuance) Ask for a continuance. You can do this in person, by phone or in writing. The Court will allow one continuance for arraignments or trials if the parties have waived their right to trial within time periods set by law.