Can a judgement follow me to another state?

If a judgment is entered against the debtor in one state, but the debtor resides in another state or the debtor's assets are located in another state, then the creditor must transfer the judgment to that state.

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Judgment Against Property With Florida In Minnesota

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The FDCPA however is very specific in that a debt collector can only sue in the county and state where the contract was signed or the county and state where the defendant currently resides.

After you win a judgment, you must then have the judgment docketed. This process is sometimes called “transcribing the judgment.” You can docket a judgment by filing an Affidavit of Identification of Judgment Debtor form with court administration in the county where you were awarded the judgment.

If a judgment is entered against the debtor in one state, but the debtor resides in another state or the debtor's assets are located in another state, then the creditor must transfer the judgment to that state.

And some states also allow judgment liens on the debtor's personal property -- things like jewelry, art, antiques, and other valuables. In Minnesota, a judgment lien can be attached to real estate only (such as a house, land, or similar property interest).

Presently there is a Florida statute that limits judgment liens to 20 years,3 and there is a Florida statute that limits “actions” on certain judgments to 20 years and other judgments to five years. There is, however, no statute or court rule that places a time limit on the execution of judgments.

The sister-state judgment allows a creditor to recover debts from a debtor who has relocated to California using a court order or judgment that was issued in another state.

A person can avoid paying a civil judgment with their earnings if they qualify as the head of household. The Florida statute defines earnings as wages, salary, commission, or bonus. Other types of earnings for labor have been held to also qualify for the head of household exemption.

File a petition for the domestication of the foreign judgment in the circuit court of the Florida county where the debtor lives or has property; Serve the petition and a copy of the foreign judgment on the judgment debtor; Attend a hearing on the petition, if the court schedules one; and.

In Florida, a judgment lien can be attached to the debtor's real estate -- meaning a house, condo, land, or similar kind of property interest. Florida also allows judgment liens to be attached to the debtor's personal property -- things like jewelry, art, antiques, and other valuables.

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Each state has its own legal process for these actions. Strict compliance with the law is necessary.Fill Out Affidavit of Identification of Judgment Creditor (JGM103). If there are multiple judgment creditors, you will need to repeat this step for each one. A judgment lien is simply a courtcreated interest in a judgment debtor's land or personal property. A judgment becomes a lien on real property for a period of 10 years. S.D. Codified Laws § 15-16-7. Judgment liens on personal property in Florida are filed with the Florida Department of State. What is a "judgment for possession"? A "judgment for possession" means your landlord won a case against the you and can file a writ of restitution.

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