I have 2 judgments against her.....one is for her rehab bill of about $8000 and the other is child support arrearage of about $3500. I was thinking that I could place a lien on her only asset, her vehicle, which is paid for (I signed it over to her in the divorce). I know that liens have to be "perfected" but I think this is, since I have the court actions to prove it. I just cannot find any links on Google to provide any info. If you have info about other States, that might help me also. Thank you in advance!
2007-03-13 11:22:56 · 4 answers · asked by Nathan L 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Child support enforcement in your state could collect the child support. Alternatively, you need to file a Motion for Order to Show Cause why she should not be held in contempt of court for failing to pay whatever the Court ordered her to pay. You can do this by drafting a pleading setting forth the facts and make sure you include the case name and number. Then file a request for a hearing. After you get the order, you can start garnishing her wages, her bank accounts or her tax returns. You can get a Writ of Execution and the sheriff will seize her property and sell it. Since you already have the judgment, you need to go back to Court to define the amount she owes you. I'm an atty, but you've already got the judgments so you can do it yourself. Look at the old judgments and use them as a template to draft your pleadings. Get a Court date and tell the Judge she has not honored the Court order. She's out of luck on the child support. It cannot be bankrupted or forgiven by the Court. I do not know if she can avoid the rehab bill by filing bankruptcy or if that's even an option for her.
2007-03-13 11:34:25 · answer #1 · answered by David M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you need to have a better understanding of our judicial system, and remember the old, but true saying a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client. In your case hiring a lawyer would probably be too expensive. Try contacting the legal aid society in your area.
2007-03-13 11:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by sparks 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Before you case a major problem for yourself, and make it so you might not be able to collect, hire an attorney for advice. It will probably be money worth spent.
2007-03-13 11:31:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Before you go doing anything stupid, you should definitely consult an attorney.
2007-03-13 11:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋