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Setting Aside a Default or Default Judgment in a Debt Collection Case

This toolkit tells you what you need to know if you have received a default or a default judgment after someone sued you to collect a debt. You may have been defaulted if you failed to answer a complaint when you were sued, or if you missed a court hearing.

I am Being Garnished for a Debt that is Not Child Support

This toolkit tells you what you need to know if your wages, taxes, or bank accounts are being garnished because of a debt you owe. This toolkit is not about garnishment that is being done for child support.

There is a Judgment Against Me; I would like to make an Installment Payment Plan

This toolkit tells you what you need to know if you want to set up an installment payment plan and pay off a judgment over time.

I have been Sued in a Debt Collection Case

This toolkit tells you what you need to know if someone has sued you to collect a debt.

How to Handle Creditors Before They Sue You

This toolkit tells you what you need to know about talking to creditors and debt collectors before they sue you in court.

I Have a Small Claims Case

This toolkit tells you what you need to know about filing a small claims case, or defending one.

Going to Court: Extra Tips and Forms Toolkit

This toolkit contains forms and information that can help you in court no matter what kind of a case you have.

Fee Waivers in Court Cases

If you need to go to court but can’t afford to pay filing fees, you might be able to get your fees waived.

Automated Online Waiver/Suspension of Fees & Costs Form

Use this online interview to draft the form you use to ask the court to waive or suspend the filing fees and other costs in your case. If you receive public assistance, or are unable to pay the fees and costs in your case, the court can decide to let you file without paying.

Automated Online Request for Accommodations Form

Use this online interview to prepare the form you use to ask a court to make an accommodation for you if you have a disability. You can ask a court to accommodate your needs so that you can fully participate in a court activity such as a hearing, jury duty, mediation, or some other event in a court.

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