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You have a default judgment against you for money owed can they put lien on bank accounts?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes, any type of judgment will allow the creditor to levy on the debtor's bank accounts. Since it is a default judgment, it might be possible to apply to the court to have it set aside, if the circumstances are right.
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How do you go about selling your default money judgment?
You should probably contact a debt buyer, they are known for aggressively purchasing default court rulings.
I have a judgment in ca. can they garnish me in fl.?
If you owe money and have a judgment against you, they can garnish your income.
Can collection agencies take money from a personal bank account?
Yes, if a collection agency files a lawsuit and is awarded a judgment against the debtor. In the majority of U.S. states a judgment can be executed against bank accounts even those held jointly. The exception would be a marital account held in Tenancy By The Entirety (TBE) when only one spouse is the judgment debtor.
What assets or money can be taken from us if a judgment has been made against us to collect unpaid rent for a business we had to close?
It depends on the details. If the business was incorporated and the judgment was against the corporation the creditor can only take business property and assets. If you owned the business as individuals then a judgment creditor can take any of your assets to satisfy the judgment: bank accounts, vehicles, boats, equipment, real property, etc.
Can a creditor donate a default money judgment to charity?
Yes a creditor can donate whatever they want to charity. It is up to them what they would like to do with the money that is owed them.
How can you have the wages of your ex garnished?
Only a court can enter a judgment for wage garnishment. If you have some kind of child custody or alimony order, you can petition the court for garnishment based on non-payment. If you think she just owes you money, you have to sue her, she has to subsequently default of a judgment against her and then the court can order her wages to be garnished.
How do you freeze someone's bank accounts?
The person seeking the recovery of money owed must file a lawsuit in the proper court of venue. If they win they will be awarded a writ of judgment which in most states can be used to garnish the debtor/defendant's bank account. Be advised that in many states a judgment cannot be enforced against marital and/or joint accounts. If the winning plaintiff tries to execute the judgment against any exempt property owned only by the debtor or jointly owned he/she may end up on the "wrong side" of a lawsuit.
How do you know if you have a bank lien?
Go to your states court website and do a public records check, in order for someone to put a lien on your accounts they must have first been awarded a money judgment against you and once it is obtain they can enforce it.
Can a sewer company put a lien on your house?
If you owe it money and they sue you in court and win then yes, they can obtain a judgment lien against you that can be recorded in the land records.If you owe it money and they sue you in court and win then yes, they can obtain a judgment lien against you that can be recorded in the land records.If you owe it money and they sue you in court and win then yes, they can obtain a judgment lien against you that can be recorded in the land records.If you owe it money and they sue you in court and win then yes, they can obtain a judgment lien against you that can be recorded in the land records.
Can creditors take money from your bank account?
Yes, after a judgment has been granted against you
Can a bank seize a vehicle belonging to the debtor for money owed on a repossessed vehicle?
Only if the vehicle was used as collateral to secure the loan/debt. If the issue is strictly credit card account default, the bank cannot arbitrarily cease the vehicle. However the bank can file suit against the debtor and if awarded a judgment execute the judgment as a lien against any of the debtor's real or personal property, including a vehicle.
Can some with no money be sued?
yes, all you can do is get a judgment against them should you prevail, you may never see a penny, but the judgment will damage their credit and reputation
