In order to enforce or modify an out of state order in a foreign state, if one party has relocated to a foreign state with the children, you must register the order in the new state. This is usually done with the county clerk in the county where you are now residing.

First, you must obtain a certified copy of the judgment from the court that awarded the judgment to you. Then, you must record the certified copy in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of any Florida county, which is usually where the debtor resides or where the debtor's assets are located.

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.

A complicating factor is the location of the debtor or the debtor's assets. 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.

To domesticate an out-of-state judgment in California, follow this procedure: First, the creditor must file an Application for Entry of Judgment on Sister-State Judgment (Form EJ-105). Second, the creditor must submit a Notice of Entry of Sister-State Judgment (Form EJ-110).

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.

The easiest procedure is to file a motion for summary judgment in lieu of complaint. That sets up a summary procedure that is designed to determine whether defendant received proper service of legal papers in the out-of-state case and that granting recognition to the judgment doesn't violate NY public policy.

While it is possible to pursue cross-state debt collection without an attorney, it is generally not recommended. The legal complexities involved, including varying state laws and regulations, can be difficult to navigate without the expertise of a creditor's rights attorney.

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A judgment lien is a courtsanctioned claim imposed on a debtor's property when they lose a case and owe money to the plaintiff. How can I record a lien on real property in Florida and New York?I just received a judgment for a California civil matter. Judgment liens on personal property in Florida are filed with the Florida Department of State. First, you have to weigh the amount of your judgment against the costs you will incur to place a judgment lien on the property. Filing a lien entails establishing a legal claim against an asset, often a property or a vehicle, which is commonly used as collateral for payment of a debt. The basic steps for an uncontested case are as follows: 1. Write Up Your Agreement 2. To do this fill out an EJ-15 Notice of Judgment Lien form. If the clerk determines all of the appropriate conditions exist to enter default, default will be entered and a "prove up" hearing will be scheduled.

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