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Judgment Against Property For Find In Harris
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Harris
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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.
In Texas, a judgment lien can be attached to real estate only (such as a house or land).
The judgment lien will prevent the sale/refinancing until the lien is released by the appropriate document filed in the county clerk's records. In Texas, homesteads are considered favorites of the law. The Texas Constitution provides that a homestead is exempt from seizure for the claims of most creditors.
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.
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.
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.
You are judgment proof if: You do not own anything of great value aside from exempt property like your homestead, a vehicle, household items and tools of your trade. Your income is from a protected (exempt) source.
More info
This 2011 article from the Texas Lawyer discussing the complications that arise when a creditor tries to place a judgment lien on an exempt homestead property. The Real Property Department records documents pertaining to real property or real estate in Harris County.Information about Justice Court Suits and Civil Cases in the Harris County Justice of the Peace Courts. To place a judgment lien, you or your attorney file an abstract of judgment (AJ) in any county where the defendant owns nonexempt property. An abstract of judgment must be filed in every county where the debtor owns land in order to fix a judgment lien against land in that county. To obtain the lien, you will need her to sign a deed of trust. If she refuses, you will have to file suit. Information from a private real estate attorney's website on how to release a judgment lien against homestead property. This order mandates electronic filing inall Civil Courts and restricts us from accepting paper filing from any filer other than Pro Se filers. You can either mail or take your payment to any Harris County Tax office location.
