Receiving notice that a default judgment has been entered against you can feel devastating. Many people assume that once a judgment is entered, there is nothing they can do. That is not always true. In some situations, Louisiana law allows a person to ask the court to reopen or vacate a default judgment. These requests...Read More

Filing an Answer in a Louisiana debt lawsuit is a critical step. It prevents a default judgment and forces the creditor to prove their case. However, many defendants assume that once the Answer is filed, the matter is resolved. In reality, filing an Answer simply moves the case into a different phase of the legal...Read More