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.Obtain and fill out Abstract of Judgment. (EJ-001) and Notice of Lien (EJ-185) and file with the court where the debtor's lawsuit is pending. A judgment lien is a courtsanctioned claim imposed on a debtor's property when they lose a case and owe money to the plaintiff. Debtor Name: Address for Service: Additional names and addresses of judgment debtors are contained on a separate sheet. To record the judgment, the creditor must complete and file an Abstract of Judgment. To obtain the charging order, the judgment creditor must file a motion with the court. To record the judgment, the creditor must complete and file an Abstract of Judgment. Search for California Lien records.