William J. Zeutzius, Jr.
Attorney At Law
OTHER LEGAL SERVICES
Enforcing Money Judgments
For most people, the civil litigation process is not a favorable experience. Litigation is not only costly, but often is a waste of time. However, when court intervention is required, the prevailing party will usually obtain a money judgment. Once you have a money judgment entered in your favor, you will need to enforce that judgement. Most debtors do not voluntarily pay the judgment entered against them. This is why a comprehensive and direct strategy is necessary to turn your paper judgment into money.
What do I do when my attorney obtains a money judgment for me?
The post judgment realm of enforcement actions can be complex. Many attorneys who do civil litigation do not know how to enforce the judgments they obtained. Frequently, debtors who know that a money judgment will be entered against them, will attempt to transfer their property prior to entry of judgment, in an effort to divert money away from a judgment creditor. When voluntary efforts have failed, our goal on behalf of our clients is to enforce those Court Orders, and force the debtor to make payment.
The following represents some options and remedies available to a Judgment Creditor to enforce the judgment as entered:
Writ of Execution
Wage Levy
Bank Levy
Third Party Levy
Wage Garnishment
Sheriff Keeper
Order for Sale (Real Property)
Turnover Orders
Charging Orders
Abstract of Judgment
Real Property Liens
Record in Proper County
Refinance by Debtor
Payoffs through Escrows
Real Property Levies
Fraudulent Transfers
Separate Lawsuits
Lis Pendens Recorded
Separate Judgment. & Order
"Insider" Transfers
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