Myth: All unpaid debts lead to jail time. Reality: Only court-ordered obligations like child support or tax evasion issues can lead to jail, not consumer debt.
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In Arizona, you can attach judgment liens only to real estate, meaning land, buildings, and other improvements. When you properly record an Arizona judgment (see below), the lien attaches to real estate the judgment debtor: presently owns, and. acquires later, as long as your judgment lien is still good.
- The officer may levy on debts due to judgment obligor and other credits, including bank deposits, financial interests, royalties, commissions and other personal property not capable of manual delivery in the possession or control of third parties.
Writ of Garnishment is often referred to as garnishing a debtor's wages. A written notice is served to both the debtor and the debtor's employer or financial institution. There is a limit to the amount that can be garnished from the debtor's wages and the first $150 cannot be taken from the debtor's bank account.
Rule 55 - Default; Default Judgment (a)Entering a Default (1)Generally. If a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief is sought has failed to plead or otherwise defend as provided in these rules, default may be obtained under the procedures set forth in this rule.
In Arizona, a judgment is initially effective for ten years after the date of its entry, and execution must be accomplished within that period.
ARS § 12-1551(A). A judgment may be renewed by “taking action on the judgment.” ARS § 12-1611. A judgment may also be renewed by filing with the clerk of the proper court a renewal affidavit within ninety (90) days preceding expiration of the ten-year period.
And some states also allow judgment liens on the debtor's personal property -- things like jewelry, art, antiques, and other valuables. In Arizona, a judgment lien can be attached to real estate only (meaning a house or similar property).