If there was no final judgment there was no divorce.
If you serve your spouse and he/she refuses to sign, you may be able to win your divorce by default. Divorce by default happens when the person served fails to respond to the legal documents.
In California, property owned before marriage is typically considered separate property and is not automatically shared with a spouse in the event of a divorce. However, there are exceptions and factors that can affect how this property is treated during divorce proceedings.
Your answer depends on where the judgement was filed. That authority will give you the answer you seek.
In the majority of US states a judgment holder can execute a judgment in several ways. The preferred method is wage garnishment, other options for the judgment creditor would be; bank account levy or seizure and sale of unexempt personal property or a lien against real property owned by the judgment debtor.
In Wisconsin, if you do not respond to a divorce petition, the court may grant a default judgment in favor of the petitioner. This means you could lose your rights to contest issues such as property division, child custody, and support. It is essential to respond within the specified timeframe to protect your interests in the divorce proceedings. If you're unsure about how to proceed, consulting with a legal professional is advisable.
Then the lender can proceed collection efforts, which can lead up to a lawsuit, a judgment, wage garnishment, or lien on your property.
What happens to an inheritance in a divorce or separation depends on the terms of the inheritance. If the inheritance states that marriage is a factor, then the married couple will likely inherit the property since it is a common asset.
It will go into the probate process. The assets and debts will be resolved according to the will or the intestacy laws.
The landlord then called the Sheriff's office or Constable to have you ejected from the property.
The responsibility for marital debt is determined in the divorce decree. Debt, property, maintenance, custody, disposition of assets -- all are open for discussion and negotiation, and should be resolved and included in the final paperwork.
That property should be made a part of the divorce negotiations. The attorneys should be made aware of the trust so a decision can be made between the parties or by the court as to the disposition of the property.
If you have had a judgment entered against you and have not paid, the prevailing party can request that the court garnish wages or property in order to pay the judgment entered against you. -J