Judgment Lien

What Can You Do About a Judgment Lien from an Out-of-Business Creditor

05/06/16

What can you do about a judgment lien filed against you by a creditor or debt buyer that is now out of business?

Law firms like Mann, Bracken that have closed down, filed bankruptcy themselves, or otherwise disappeared still appear as judgment creditors on thousands of credit reports.  In many cases, you may have legitimate grounds to challenge these judgments:

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Judgment Liens: No Longer Avoidable in Southern Illinois Bankruptcy Court?

08/26/12

An old adage says that liens “pass through bankruptcy” unaffected.  As old adages go, it’s right as much as it’s wrong.  Particularly when referring to judgment liens against someones home which are normally subject to “avoidance.”  But a July, 2012 court decision puts that in doubt for Southern Illinois residents.

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