If you do not pay the judgment, the judgment creditor can garnish or "seize" your property. The judgment creditor can get an order that tells the Sheriff to take your personal property, like the money in your bank account or your car, to pay the judgment.
Hear this out loud PauseIn order to avoid a lien under § 522(f), the debtor must show: (1) that he has an interest in the homestead property; (2) he is entitled to a homestead exemption; (3) the asserted lien impairs that exemption; and (4) the lien is a judicial lien.
Yes, a lien may be placed on property that is jointly owned. However, the effects of that lien depend on the type of ownership that the property is under. Before discussing the terms of joint ownership, it's important that you understand exactly what liens are and what they may mean for you and your investment.
Hear this out loud PauseThis motion is filed by a debtor to avoid certain liens on property. The motion may be filed on negative notice or it may be set for a hearing, and it must be served upon all affected parties. There is no filing fee unless it is filed as a multi-part motion with a Motion to Reopen Case.
Hear this out loud PauseWhat Is a Motion to Avoid a Judicial Lien in Bankruptcy? A Motion to Avoid Judicial Lien is a motion your bankruptcy attorney can file in bankruptcy court to remove an involuntary judgment lien from your house or other property after you have completed bankruptcy.