Texas Abstract of Judgment - Instructions
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It is very difficult to collect a money judgment in Texas. Our law provides that only non-exempt property of the judgment debtor may be seized to satisfy the judgment. Most judgment debtors do not have non-exempt property; in other words, most people have only exempt property.
Request a Writ of Garnishment A writ of garnishment orders a third party (like a bank) to turn over property to settle a judgment. Courts grant writs of garnishment for bank accounts (this is called a bank levy) and even paychecks. Our judgment collection attorneys can assist you with garnishment procedures.
A judgment lien lasts for ten years. ing to Section 52.001 of the Texas Property Code, a judgment lien cannot attach to any real property that is exempt from seizure or forced sale under Chapter 41 of the Texas Property Code.
A judgment becomes dormant where no writ of execution is filed attempting to collect on the judgment. If no writ of execution has been entered during the 10-year life of the abstract, your attorney can revive the judgment for an additional two years and start the process anew.
A Texas abstract of judgment is always filed immediately after obtaining the judgment. The abstract is filed in the county where the defendant lives or where we know they own property. So will file an abstract in every county that we think there may be property to be had in the future.
The abstract or ?AJ? stays on file for 10 years but may be re-filed for successive 10-year periods (Prop. Code §52.006). Note, however, that a judgment will become dormant if no attempt is made to execute upon it during the 10 years following its effective date.
To file a judgment lien, an abstract of judgment (commonly called an "AJ") must be recorded in the county where the real property is located or where property could be owned in the future. Rules for the issuance of an abstract of judgment can be found in Section 52.002 of the Texas Property Code.
Do Judgments Expire in Texas? Judgments awarded in Texas to a non-government creditor are generally valid for ten years but they can be renewed for longer. If a judgment is not renewed, it will become dormant. You can attempt to revive a dormant judgment in order to continue to try and collect the debt.