Yes. In many cases, you can still settle a debt even after a creditor has obtained a judgment against you in Louisiana. Many people assume that once a judgment is entered, they have no options left. That is not true. Creditors are often willing to negotiate after judgment, especially if they believe settlement will help...Read More

If a creditor obtains a judgment against you in Louisiana, they may be able to garnish your wages. Wage garnishment allows creditors to collect money directly from your paycheck until the judgment is paid. Many Louisiana residents are surprised to learn that garnishment has legal limits. Creditors cannot take your entire paycheck, and federal and...Read More

A default judgment is one of the most serious outcomes in a Louisiana debt lawsuit. It allows the creditor to win the case without having to prove their claim in court, simply because the defendant failed to respond properly or appear. Many Louisiana residents do not realize what a default judgment means until collection efforts...Read More