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County Court Judgments (CCJs)
A CCJ is a court order confirming you owe money. It's a serious mark on your credit file — but there are ways to reduce the damage.
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What a CCJ actually means — and what it doesn't
A CCJ isn't automatic enforcement. It's a court's confirmation that a debt exists, and it opens up further steps if unpaid.
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What to do if a CCJ has been issued wrongly
If you didn't receive the court paperwork, or the debt isn't yours, you may be able to set the judgment aside.
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Setting aside a CCJ: when it's possible
In limited cases you can ask the court to cancel a judgment altogether.
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