Information on how creditors can use judgment liens and judgments against real estate to collect on a court judgment. A judgment lien enables a creditor to compel the selling of a debtor's property.The proceeds from the property sale are then used to satisfy the judgment. Obtain information about a debtor's money, property, and income after you have a judgment against them, using a Citation to Discover Assets. In Illinois, a property lien can be used to collect a court judgment. Here's how it works. All Illinois Courts must accept these forms. Scroll down below the chart for important information on how to fill out these forms. You will need to domesticate your judgment in Illinois before you can enforce it. Fill out the Application for.