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Is a divorce decree considered a judgment for debt collection purposes?
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∙ 18y ago
No. It is a distribution of marital assets. A divorce decree dissolves a marriage and incorporates the orders issued by the court pursuant to the separation agreement executed by the parties if there is one. However, constructive liens can arise from a divorce agreement.
For example, suppose a husband is ordered to convey his interest in the real estate to his wife and when the children reach 21 years old she must sell the property and pay him $25,000. That $25,000 constitutes a constructive mortgage on the property in favor of the husband.
If one party fails to obey the court order the court can issue a judgment lien.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 18y agoNo, if one of the divorcing spouses wishes to recover money or property that was not addressed in the dissolution terms then they must follow due process of law. The general method is filing a lawsuit and if a judgment is awarded executing the judgment as a wage garnishment, bank account levy, property lien, etc. Please be advised that many states do not allow a small claims judgment to be executed as a lien against real property. Contact the clerk or administrator of the court in the county of residence for specific information. Or an attorney who is versant in family/domestic issues, most attorneys offer free or minimal fee consultation. State bar associations offer free attorney referral services.
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Is a Divorce Judgment considered a money judgment?
No, but for the purposes of collecting on a specific debt, such a stipulation can be spelled out in the divorce decree. You will then have the legal empowerment to collect on the debt. It needs to be separate line item in the divorce. The type of debt needs to be indicated, alont with a specific dollar amount that needs to be collected. Your attorney can draft this into the divorce decree. == ==
Is there a statute of limitation in collection of Illinois divorce judgment?
Illinois laws show no statute of limitations on collections form a divorce. The rules are different when agreements of child custody are involved.
What happens if you don't have a final judgment or divorce decree but a judgment for status only leaving property issues to be resolved but no final judgment or divorce decree is filed?
If there was no final judgment there was no divorce.
When is a divorce finalized in the state of California from the time the first person served the other or when the other one contests it?
Neither is correct. A divorce becomes final after the judgment of divorce is signed by the judge.Neither is correct. A divorce becomes final after the judgment of divorce is signed by the judge.Neither is correct. A divorce becomes final after the judgment of divorce is signed by the judge.Neither is correct. A divorce becomes final after the judgment of divorce is signed by the judge.
What does judgment entered mean on a divorce?
When you are going through the process of divorce, it is not finalized until a judgment is approved and entered by the court. The Entry of Judgment gives you a date of divorce, and means your divorce is final. Even when the divorce is final, you can file for Modification if you meet the legal standards.
What judgment changes tenancy in entirety to tenancy in common?
A judgment of divorce.
What is a stipulated judgment in a Divorce?
A stipulated judgment in a divorce is a finding for the parties in which they have agreed to. This is often the result of a mediation hearing between the two parties.
How can you get a judgment of divorce form?
Why are you divorcing anyway
Example how to write a divorce decree judgment of divorce?
This is the judge's duty. A decree of divorce is written and issued by the court, not by one of the parties to the divorce.
If your divorce went before court by lawyer and judge granted and signed divorce papers does the lawyer still have to file the papers?
No. The judgment would be entered by the court. You can visit the court and request a copy of the judgment of divorce.
Is being the petitioner good or bad when filing for divorce?
Neither. There is no value judgment associated with the person who files a complaint for divorce.Neither. There is no value judgment associated with the person who files a complaint for divorce.Neither. There is no value judgment associated with the person who files a complaint for divorce.Neither. There is no value judgment associated with the person who files a complaint for divorce.
Can a judge reverse a divorce judgment in NC?
yes
