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How does a court order judgment work and when and how long does it stay on a credit report?

in FDCPA

I just recently received a judgment from small claims court for a medical bill debt of $500. When will it be reported to the credit bureau and is there a way to prevent this should I come up with the money to satisfy the debt?

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A judgment on my credit report?

in FDCPA

I have a jdugment on my credit report due to a civil lawsuit and I just want to know how this can effect me long term. I am a student, so can it prevent me from requesting student loans? What can it prevent me from doing with a judgment on my credit?

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Can a judgment be removed from my credit report?

in Build Your Credit

I filed chapter 7 bankruptcy, and put this account under it in February, however they continued to put a judgment against me and it is now on my credit report. Can this be removed because I filed that account with my

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