The key to enforcing a judgment is knowing where the judgment debtor's assets are located. 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. To do this, fill out a JL-1. We can collect the money owed to you. Call us at 858-705-0346 or fill the form out below to schedule a consultation with an experienced collection lawyer. You have 30 days to file an Answer into your debt lawsuit in California, otherwise you run the risk of a default judgment. A summary of the essential provisions of a money judgment.