How can you clear up a judgment?

If the judgment is accurate: Locate the jurisdiction (the county courthouse) it was filed in. Pay the balance, or show proof of payment. The court clerks should be able to advise you on the procedure to obtain a "Satisfaction of Judgment" which is the proper legal disposition for a judgment. After you have obtained a satisfaction, have that document recorded. Send a certified copy of the satisfaction to any credit bureau showing the judgment.

If the judgment is not accurate: Order your credit report from all three credit reporting agencies. Once you have a report, follow the procedure listed in that report to dispute the inaccurate information.

I don't have an answer but rather another question. Can payments be made on the judgement or do you have to pay the whole amount at once?