Can you pay a CCJ in Instalments?

If you’re issued with a CCJ, it’s important to pay off the judgment debt otherwise, you could end up facing more legal costs and other forms of enforcement activity. You will either have to pay off the whole amount at once, or in instalments. If you can, it’s best to try and pay all of what you owe as soon as possible.

How do I pay a CCJ in installments?

If you’re paying in instalments, ask the person or business you owe the money to about the best way to pay. You may want to set up a standing order to pay the money directly from your bank account. If you’re late with your payments, you could be taken back to court and you may have to pay extra costs.

What happens if I pay my judgment by instalments?

If your application is successful and your payment plan has been accepted by the Court, the Registrar will also notify the judgment creditor advising them on the terms of the instalment order.

What’s the best way to pay a judgment?

If the judgment tells you to pay by instalments, ask the claimant or his or her representative about the best way to pay. The claimant may give you a paying-in book or you may be able to set up a standing order to have the money sent to the claimant straight from your bank account. Remember:the court cannot accept your payments. How do I pay?

Do you have to pay a satisfaction of judgment?

Never enter into an agreement that states something to the effect: “we will review/reassess this payment arrangement in 6 months”. If you are going to pay a judgment, you absolutely must ensure it will, in fact, be paid off and a Satisfaction of Judgment will be filed.

Can a judgment creditor object to an instalment order?

If the judgment creditor wishes to object to the instalment order, they have 14 days in which to file their objection. The Court will then hold a brief hearing about the instalment application.

If your application is successful and your payment plan has been accepted by the Court, the Registrar will also notify the judgment creditor advising them on the terms of the instalment order.

You may be able to pay your judgment in installments or set up a payment plan. First, you can try talking to the creditor and see if they are willing to work out a payment plan with you. Remind the creditor that you want to pay but you just do not have the money to pay the judgment all at once.

Do you have to pay a judgment to the losing party?

The losing party, or “judgment debtor,” is expected to pay the award to the judgment creditor. Otherwise, the judgment creditor can take steps to recover the debt using collection techniques (more below). If you have a judgment against you, in most cases you’ll be expected to pay the entire amount in one lump sum.

If the judgment creditor wishes to object to the instalment order, they have 14 days in which to file their objection. The Court will then hold a brief hearing about the instalment application.