This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
You are judgment proof if: You do not own anything of great value aside from exempt property like your homestead, a vehicle, household items and tools of your trade. Your income is from a protected (exempt) source.
Generally, to file a judgment lien, an abstract of judgment must be issued by the justice court. Some justice courts have a form available on their website to request an abstract of judgment.
A judgment is valid for 10 years after it is issued, and it can be enforced at any time within that time period. There are ways for a creditor to extend a judgment past that time, so if properly renewed, a creditor can seek to enforce the judgment and collect for many years even after the initial ten-year window.
Here are four ways to avoid paying a judgment: 1) Use asset protection tools such as an asset protection trust, 2) use legal exemptions, 3) negotiate with the creditor, 4) file for bankruptcy.
You may be able to undo, or set aside, this judgment if you didn't know about it or in a few other situations. You will not go to jail for having a judgment against you.
Generally, to file a judgment lien, an abstract of judgment must be issued by the justice court. Some justice courts have a form available on their website to request an abstract of judgment.
As stated above, if an employer fails to comply with a garnishment write, that employer may become liable for the full amount of the employee's judgment debt.