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Judgment Against Property For Florida In Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
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While it is possible to pursue cross-state debt collection without an attorney, it is generally not recommended. The legal complexities involved, including varying state laws and regulations, can be difficult to navigate without the expertise of a creditor's rights attorney.
UNITED ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS ACT Under the U.S. Constitution, a judgment obtained in one state is to be given full faith and credit to a judgment obtained in another state. The purpose of the UEFJA is to provide speedy and economical methods for creditors to enforce judgments in another state.
Specifically, the rule states that a debt collector cannot: Make more than seven calls within a seven-day period to a consumer regarding a specific debt. Call a consumer within seven days after having a telephone conversation about that debt.
If a judgment is entered against the debtor in one state, but the debtor resides in another state or the debtor's assets are located in another state, then the creditor must transfer the judgment to that state.
In Florida, a judgment lien can be attached to the debtor's real estate -- meaning a house, condo, land, or similar kind of property interest. Florida also allows judgment liens to be attached to the debtor's personal property -- things like jewelry, art, antiques, and other valuables.
Debt collectors cannot harass or abuse you. They cannot swear, threaten to illegally harm you or your property, threaten you with illegal actions, or falsely threaten you with actions they do not intend to take. They also cannot make repeated calls over a short period to annoy or harass you.
File a petition for the domestication of the foreign judgment in the circuit court of the Florida county where the debtor lives or has property; Serve the petition and a copy of the foreign judgment on the judgment debtor; Attend a hearing on the petition, if the court schedules one; and.
(1) At the time of the filing of the foreign judgment, the judgment creditor or his attorney shall make and file with the office of the clerk of the court of common pleas an affidavit setting forth the name and last known post office address of the judgment debtor, and the judgment creditor.
The sheriff's department can seize: Personal property: movable things (e.g., cars, horses, boats, furniture, jewelry) owned by the debtor. Real property: land and buildings owned by the debtor.
Florida Statute of Limitations on a Judgment Lasts 20 Years. Until recently, there has been some debate on this litigation question caused by the interpretation of some Courts that a Florida judgment is subject to a five year statute of limitations. However, the Florida Supreme Court, in Salinas v.
