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You obtained a judgment against your ex in Supreme Ct of NY in 2000 and his lawyer said you could not try to collect for two years-do they expire?
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∙ 15y ago
You should try to collect as soon as possible for fear that his assets will disappear and with them any chance of financial return; his lawyer was putting you off, and judgements do expire(10...20yrs.), but that's not the critical issue - procrastination is!
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You can hire a collector to collect it. You can also ask the court for a judgment against the debtor which give s you a legal right to collect it.
Can a court act as a collection agency for a third party?
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How does a lender get a judgment against you for a loan when they repossess a car?
You owed more money than the car was worth and they wish to collect the balance.
How long can a debt collector collect a debt from a judgment if you have moved to South Carolina?
In South Carolina, a debt collector has 10 years to collect a debt from a judgment. This time frame starts from when the judgment is entered. After the 10-year period, the debt may no longer be enforceable unless it is renewed through legal actions.
Can a credit card company put a lien against you?
A lien cannot be placed against an individual in reality. However, a judgment creditor such as a credit card company can place a lien against real property owned by a judgment debtor. The judgment creditor can take other steps as well to collect the debt, an example would be income garnishment.
If you are the co-signer and the primary defaults what happens if you do not pay the loan back either?
The lender will get a judgment against both of you and collect from whomever has the money.
How happens if defendant has no assets?
If the defendant has no assets, they may not be able to pay a monetary judgment against them. In such cases, the plaintiff may not be able to collect on the judgment unless the defendant's financial situation changes in the future.
