I need some tips on collecting on a judgement?

Question

I won a judgement for $3600.00 last month, I sent a copy of the judgement by registered mail and a letter giving him 30 days to pay or at least make some kind of arrangement for payment. I have heard nothing, and now I am not sure what my next step should be. Should I call him directly or should I call a lawyer. I will not be able to garnish his bank account because it is a joint account with his wife, and no wages, as he is "retired".Also, I was wondering if anyone knows what the interest rate would be in BC, Canada. Any advice would be helpful, thank you.

Answer 1

Be careful if they feel you are harassing them they can stop you from verbal contact. Your best bet to get your money an an attorney or you may never see that money.
Kourtnie Donihoo
the E.D.A. Group

Answer 2

I know nothing about Canadian law, but in the US, you can garnish a joint account, with the usual limitations for letting him keep money essential to living. Often property can be siezed, but this gets more complicated than garnishing the bank. If he isn't working, he has money somewhere--either a retirement account or a pension. Also, in the US, sending the garnishment to his bank in effect freezes his account (at least your $3600) until he challenges the garnishment.

Yes, a lawyer would be helpful here. Since you already have the judgment, you might be able to just pay for a little advice on how to proceed and then do it yourself. The lawyer would also be able to do financial checks (at a cost of about $300) on him to make sure he doesn't have other accounts or assets.

Answer 3

It may be impossible to collect. OJ Simpson has a 30 million judgement he hasnt paid a penny.

Answer 4

go back to court, get a lawyer and gt him punished even higher. and if he is married they carry the burden together, or see if the court can get him to pay it to a lawyer who will then give it to u to make sure he WILL pay it. the law is on YOUR side