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.A judgment lien is a courtsanctioned claim imposed on a debtor's property when they lose a case and owe money to the plaintiff. Liens on marital property can come in all shapes and sizes during divorce. You need to know which liens to watch out for, and the best ways to resolve them. Once you have a judgment you can file it in the county where the property is located and that will create a lien. Prepare an Abstract of Judgment to place a lien on real estate and enforce debt payment with our step-by-step guides. The creditor can obtain a certificate of judgment from the court and file it with the land records office in the county where the property is located.