You can put a lien on that property so that if they ever sell or refinance the property you might get paid. To do this, you first need an Abstract of Judgment.In California, if you're the person owed money (the creditor), you can place a judgment lien on the debtor's real estate or personal property. The Sheriff's Court Services Division serves as an officer of the court. Our office receives, serves, and executes all civil processes and orders. File a form called Order to Produce Statement of Assets and to Appear for Examination (SC-134) . You will have to pay a filing fee. Use the SEARCH BAR above to find your form more quickly. Just type in the name of the form. Provide the original and any attachments to the writ.