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To domesticate a foreign judgment, you will need to obtain a certified copy of the divorce judgment from the country of issue and petition to the New Jersey Superior Court: Family Part through an affidavit to honor and therefore enforce the judgment.

The creditor can often place a lien on your property, such as a house or car. The lien must usually be paid off before you can sell the property. Seize assets. Sometimes, a creditor can get a court order to seize other assets or personal property you own, such as a vehicle or real estate, to satisfy the debt.

NEW JERSEY A judgment is valid for a period of twenty years, but can be renewed within the twenty year period by the filing of a notice with the court clerk. N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-5.

Enforcement cannot be accomplished by means of letters rogatory in the United States. Under U.S. law, an individual seeking to enforce a foreign judgment, decree or order in this country must file suit before a competent court. The court will determine whether to recognize and enforce the foreign judgment.

Recording a Foreign Judgment in New Jersey If you were awarded a judgment in another state, you can request that it be enforced in New Jersey. You need to provide the foreign judgment with an affixed seal from the issuing court. You also need to attach an affidavit attesting to your status as judgment creditor.

If you would like to enter into a payment plan or pay off the liability on a judgment, call our Collections Unit at 609-633-6400, option 1, or email Collection.Mailbox@dol.nj.gov. To search for the status of a judgment or verify that a judgment has been satisfied, visit the New Jersey Courts website.