Once a judge awards judgment to a creditor, it is up to the judgment creditor to collect on that debt. Some common ways to do this involve garnishing wages or levying a bank account. The creditor can also file a personal property levy. In situations like this,...
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What’s the difference between pre-judgment and post-judgment collections?
There are several options for collecting commercial debts. The best choice will likely depend upon a variety of factors. The first question to ask is whether it is: Do you seek a pre-judgment writ of attachment before court judgment, or do you wait for the court...
What does a prejudgment writ of attachment do – and how can I get one?
It’s an unfortunate truth that many people refuse to pay what they owe, and some may even resort to dishonest measures in order to move the assets or money that they owe you out of your reach. In situations like these, it may be necessary to file for a prejudgment...
Getting the details right when filing for Abstract of Judgment
Winning a money judgment in court is oftentimes only the first battle in the longer war of collecting a debt. If the debtor still is unable or unwilling to satisfy the debt, you may need to file for an Abstract of Judgment, a legal instrument that will place a lien on...
How much can you garnish from a debtor’s wages under California law?
You’ve gone through all of the proper steps for collecting what your debtor owes you. You’ve tracked down their assets, demanded payment, brought a lawsuit, and obtained a judgment from the court against the debtor for the amount that they owe you. Even after all of...
How to use a bank levy as a means for collecting a debt
California creditors often face complex challenges when trying to collect debts owed to them by businesses and individual consumers. There are various ways to secure payment in a legal manner, and one option may include seeking a judgment from the court. After...
How can a ‘keeper’ help me with a judgment enforcement?
Winning a judgment against a debtor does not always mean that a creditor or business will immediately receive what the debtor owes. In fact, in many cases, a creditor in California may have to take legal steps for judgment enforcement. If the debtor is a retail...
Implementing bank levies as a means of collection
When an individual or California business is behind in making payments on a debt, the creditor may take legal action in order to collect on that balance. One way this may happen is by asking a court for a judgment, which is something that allows the creditor to secure...
What are a creditor’s options for enforcing a judgment?
A creditor has the right to collect on past-due balances, and there are several options for compelling a debtor to make a payment. The creditor may go to court to request a judgment, which is a legally enforceable way to secure money from a past-due account. A...
Using a bank levy for judgment enforcement requires good timing
California businesses often have the unenviable task of taking a client or customer to court in order to receive payment owed to them. Receiving a judgment from the court specifying the amount owed to a particular business from another party may seem like a victory,...