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In Texas, a judgment lien can be attached to real estate only (such as a house or land).
What kinds of income are safe from creditors? Social Security or Social Security Disability Income. Veteran's benefits. Public assistance (welfare) benefits. Retirement benefits. Worker's Compensation and vocational rehabilitation benefits. Unemployment benefits. Court ordered child support and spousal support.
Satisfy the Judgment: Paying the debt in full is the most straightforward way to remove the lien. Obtain a satisfaction of judgment from the creditor and file it with the court.
Enforcement of a Foreign Judgment in the U.S. Under U.S. law, an individual seeking to enforce a foreign judgment, decree or order in this country must file suit before a competent court. The court will determine whether to recognize and enforce the foreign judgment.
A foreign judgment can be authenticated “in ance with an act of congress or a statute of this state,” which then “may be filed in the office of the clerk of any court of competent jurisdiction of this state.” TEX. CIV. PRAC. & REM.
Generally, to file a judgment lien, an abstract of judgment must be issued by the justice court. Some justice courts have a form available on their website to request an abstract of judgment.
The quickest and easiest is to follow the Uniform Enforcement of Judgments Act (“UEFJA”). 1 Under the UEFJA, all a creditor must do is file an authenticated copy of the judgment in a Texas court. The filing of the judgment both initiates the enforcement proceeding and creates a Texas judgment.
Generally, to file a judgment lien, an abstract of judgment must be issued by the justice court. Some justice courts have a form available on their website to request an abstract of judgment.