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Can a lawsuit judgment incurred by a spouse be enforced as a lien against a home?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes/no if house is only in your name depending on what the judgment is for, pertaining to anything you did together. * If the property was obtained during the marriage and the couple reside in a community property state, then a lien is possible. If the couple do not reside in a CP state a lien is not possible regardless of when the property was purchased.
Wiki User
∙ 18y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt is my understanding that a lawsuit judgment can be registered against a building used as residence, whether the lawsuit is initiated by a spouse or someone else, which would thereby prevent the owner/occupant from selling the house without satisfying the judgment against it. However, the action to seize and evict would not be enforced as long as the owner/occupant lived there. If you have a Law Line in your area, I would advise giving them a call as they would be able to tell you how the law applies specifically in your jurisdiction.
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Can wages be garnished for the balance of an auto loan in New Jersey?
Yes. If the creditor receives a lawsuit judgment the judgment can be enforced as a wage ganishment.
If your checking account is frozen because of a judgment do you have to pay the entire amount or can you settle?
That's at the discretion of the party who won the lawsuit and had the judgment enforced. In general creditors are only open to a settlement/payment agreement before a lawsuit is undertaken.
What is a judgment of Non Pros?
It is a judgment against a plaintiff for neglecting, or failing, to properly press his lawsuit according to the law and the rules of the court.
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.
In Virginia how do you file a lawsuit to garnish your daughter's wages?
If she is an adult the same process is used to file a civil suit against anyone. The lawsuit is filed in the jurisdictional court in the county where she resides. Contact the office of the clerk of the circuit court (or perhaps small claims) for filing information. If you prevail a judgment will be entered against the defendant/daughter and the judgment may or may not be enforced as a wage garnishment depending upon the laws of the state in which the debtor/defendant resides.
How do you get a judgment against someone you loaned money to?
In order to procure a judgment against someone for debt, due process has to be followed. Filing a lawsuit in the appropriate venue,(usually Small Claims Court). Obtaining a hearing date, going through the hearing/trial process and being awarded a judgment. Then the judgment has to be enforced which also has specific steps to be followed. Consult court procedures governing lasuits and judgments for your state of residency.
Can a prevailing defendant's judgment for attorneys fees and costs against a plaintiff in a negligence lawsuit be attached to his 401K?
No
How long does it take before the collection company files a lawsuit against you?
There's no definite answer that can be given to the question, as the decision is made depending upon several factors, the main one being if a lawsuit judgment could be enforced. However, the average length of time for a creditor suit to reach court from the time of filing to the hearing is 15-months.
What judgment must be entered for a cosigner to begin a lawsuit against the primary borrower?
There is a bit of confusing concerning the terminology used in the question. A judgment writ is issued to the plaintiff if the lawsuit is won. The judgment can then be executed pursuant to state statutes. The process of filing a lawsuit can begin by contacting the clerk or the administrator of the court of jurisdiction or by retaining legal representation.
If a civil suit judgment is against the husband is the wife liable for any of the payment?
A civil suit judgment is against the person who is named in the lawsuit. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, the wife would not be liable for the payment.
What steps do you have to take in detail to file a judgment?
A lawsuit must be filed against the debtor/defendant in the court of jurisdiction. If the plaintiff wins the suit a judgment will then be entered against the defendant. Judgments can be executed against the property or wages of the debtor in accordance with the laws of the state in which the judgment is awarded.
When does a credit card company start garnishing your wages?
After the creditor wins a lawsuit and has been awarded a judgment against the debtor and then files the judgment as a wage garnishment action.
