Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Re: credit card debt

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A judgment can be obtained. Once isssued, a certified copy can be recorded in the public records of the county in which you reside and will remain valid for ten (10) years. It can be renewed for one (1) additional ten (10) year period.

The judgment will seriously affect your credit and the availability of obtaining new loans or credit cards.

Scott R. Jay, Esq., 305-249-8000