In limited cases (cases where under $25,000 is claimed), you have the opportunity to ask the court to order that the judgment be paid in monthly installments based upon your ability to pay.
Prepare the Motion to Pay Judgment in Installments
Follow the instructions or use the guided interview to pay the judgment in installments
File the Motion to Pay Judgment in Installments with the court
File the original plus three copies of the Motion to Pay Judgment in Installments with the court, following local procedure
Wait for opposition
If opposed, the opposing party will serve an opposition at least 9 court days before the hearing
Reply to opposition, if any
If opposed, reply to the opposition up to 5 court days before the hearing
Attend the hearing
Gather your evidence. Check tentative rulings the court day before if your court uses them.
