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Can you become an attorney if you have a small claims judgment against you?
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Can you become an attorney if you have an unpaid small claims judgment against you?
Yes. You will have to disclose all judgments against you when you apply to law school and when you take the bar. It does not automatically disqualify you from becoming an attorney. I know of convicted felons who have gone to law school and practice, albeit sometimes in a limited capacity.
What if a tenant does not pay after a small claims judgment?
If a tenant does not pay after a small claims judgment, then a garnishment can be placed on their checks. You will need to speak to an attorney for more details and laws your state.
Can a small claims court judgment be discharged in a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Yes, unless the judgment was a result of fraud. If the judgment creditor has filed a judgment lien against any of your property, you will need to take the additional step of filing a petition under Section 522(f) of the Bankruptcy Code to remove the lien. Be sure to tell your attorney about any liens that you might have against you.
We have a small claims judgment against a person and that person dies how do we collect?
YOU SUE THE ESTATE
How does a new landlord place a lien on tenants security deposit with current landlord?
You would have to go to Small Claims Court and get a judgment against the tenant. Then you could garnish the security deposit from the current landlord. Talk with an attorney for details.
What is Form 7.343 used for?
Florida Small Claims Form 7.343 is Fact Information Sheet. It has two versions: (a) For Individuals, (b) For Corporate Entities. In a judgment in small claims court, the judgment creditor is the person to whom money is owed. The judgment debtor is the person who owes the money.At the request of the judgment creditor (or the creditor's attorney), the judge will order the debtor to complete Form 7.343 within a specified time.
How do you go about getting a lien on a contractor who has not paid their invoices?
Regardless of the circumstances a creditor or lender who desires to recover money owed by means of a judgment lien due process of law must be followed. The creditor must file a lawsuit in the state court of venue against the borrower. If the creditor wins the suit a judgment will be entered against the defendant debtor. Judgments can be used as wage garnishment, bank account levy, seizure and sale of non-exempt property, or liens against real property belonging to the debtor. Please be advised all states have specified types and amounts of real and personal property that can be exempted by the debtor from creditor action. The creditor should use caution before executing a judgment against any jointly owned property. This is especially true of marital property and assets in non-community property states where only one spouse is the debtor.
How long does it take for credit companies to obtain a judgment against you?
Depends on how long they want to charge late fees. Usually 18 months deliquent, but filing a small claims against you can be immediate. Also they can garnish your wages after there is a judgment. Watch out!
What type of attorney typically handle product liability claims?
The type of attorney that handles product liability claims is acatually a product liability attorney!
How do you get a judgment against someone who owes you money?
Go to your local courthouse. File a small claims court case against the person. Show up in court and present your case.
When a judgment is executed is it an 'automatic' lien on the debtor's property?
A judgment in most cases (except for small claims) can be executed as a lien against real property. It is not "automatic" the judgment creditor must file the judgment as a lien against property solely owned by the debtor or if the portion that is owned by the debtor when the property is jointly held. Judgment creditor liens cannot be placed against marital property held as Tenancy By The Entirety where only one spouse is the debtor.
What kind of attorney is needed if a government place does you wrong?
An attorney who specializes in civil law and who specializes in in claims against government agencies would be your best bet. Contact your local Bar Association.
