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Regardless of how the judgment is obtained, there are three main options to consider in attempting to collect on the judgment. Filing a Garnishment. First, a party may pursue a garnishment. Recording a Writ of Fieri Facias. Conducting Post-Judgment Discovery.
Judgements can become a first lien against a property. Lenders generally want to be first lien when it comes to mortgages. So yes, it will be deal breaker for most mortgage companies. I've seen mortgages get denied because of a $6000 judgement.
In Georgia, a judgment lien can be attached to the debtor's real estate -- meaning a house, condo, land, or similar kind of property interest -- or to the debtor's personal property -- things like jewelry, art, antiques, and other valuables.
Creditors cannot take your home in Georgia, but they can place a judgment lien on it.
Most creditors will file the release of judgment within 30-60 after you finish paying them. What if I need the judgment released immediately (“I'm supposed to close next week!”)? You can ask them to give you the release sooner. They might do it; they might not.
In a debt collection lawsuit, a judgment is a court order that allows the debt collector to use stronger tools, like garnishment, to collect the debt. A judgment is an official result of a lawsuit in court.
In Georgia, a judgment lien can be attached to the debtor's real estate -- meaning a house, condo, land, or similar kind of property interest -- or to the debtor's personal property -- things like jewelry, art, antiques, and other valuables.
You are judgment proof if: All of your income is exempt: you do not have any income that companies are allowed to take from you unless you agree to give it to them, AND. You do not have any assets or property that companies are allowed to take from you unless you agree to give it to them.
Key Takeaways. Being judgment proof typically means having few assets and little earned income. Creditors cannot seize the assets or garnish the income of someone who is judgment proof. Social Security, child support, and unemployment benefits are types of income that generally can't be garnished by creditors.
Judgements can become a first lien against a property. Lenders generally want to be first lien when it comes to mortgages. So yes, it will be deal breaker for most mortgage companies. I've seen mortgages get denied because of a $6000 judgement.