Based on the facts you have provided, it is very likely that the Judge will allow you to explain your reasoning as to why you missed the hearing. ...

Is it possible to reopen a default judgment originally filed in 2003?

Sure, you may file a Motion to Vacate Judgment and/or Set Aside Judgment. However, what is vitally important to note is that you will need to...

Collection agency has judgement against me from 2008 . got copy of suppose served summons . it has no signature of person served

Yes, it does sound like they obtained a Default Judgment.; however, if you really were not served, such a fact is grounds for that Judgment to be...

Can I get my wages garnished again even though a judge dismissed it 3 years ago? The company said that this is 2013 and not 2010

Unfortunately, the judgment creditor may attempt to garnish you again and again; and you will need to file your claim of exemption in the same...

I want to sue an auto lender that refused to work with me during bankruptcy and repo'd my car

It is also important to consider the timing of when the repossession occurred. Auto Lenders as secured creditors are entitled to repossess the...

I have a judgment case against me for debt I owe I missed the first court appearance and now received a motion for periodic paym

From your posting, it sounds as if a judgment was entered against you as a result of not showing up at the initial court hearing (which was most...

Received a Default Final Judgment, can I contact the creditor to make payment arrangements on the Judgment? Second, can the

You can certainly attempt to make payment arrangements as the fundamental point of the lawsuit and subsequent judgment is for the creditor to...

Can collection agency sue over refusing second arrangement?

Without further information, it sounds as if you entered a stipulation agreement with the creditor ( which is a binding (but voluntary)...

I have joint acccount wit my son. it only used by him my creditor garnished.how can he get money back that belonged to him.

I don't practice in Michigan but came across a very similar situation in my practice. When your account is garnished the creditor will need to show...

Garnishing bank accounts

Judgment must be entered prior to garnishment proceedings. The judgment turns the creditor into into a "judgment creditor" which allows them to...