In Washington, a property lien can be used to collect a court judgment. Here's how it works.A judgment lien is a lien that arises because of a past court case that found the debtor liable for breaching express or implied contract terms. Lien on real estate to satisfy: RCW 4.56. 190 through 4.56.210. A judgment creditor of your spouse may be able to file a lien against real property that you jointly own with your spouse. Instructions for Proof of Claim Form. The instructions and definitions below are general explanations of the law. Property is held as a tenancy in common if the deed doesn't specify a particular type of joint ownership. The original claim must be sworn to and signed in the presence of the Court Clerk or a Notary Public.