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What Is a Judgment?

Credit Corp

A judgment is an order issued by a judge or jury to settle a lawsuit. This decision details the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of each party. In this case, the judge may order you to pay the other party as part of the court’s final judgment. These terms are laid out in the final judgment.

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Domesticating and Enforcing Your Foreign Judgments With a Massachusetts Collections Attorney

Collections Law

Collecting debts from debtors having assets in Massachusetts while you are in another state or a different country used to be difficult, even if you had a judgment against them. Massachusetts was among the few states that had not adopted the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgment Act. Not Just Domestication — Enforcement, Too.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

You have rights to help you gain control over your debt collection interactions. To learn more about pursuing your legal rights, contact your state’s local consumer agency. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) does not apply to original creditors or cover company obligations.