Collection Law Articles
Plain-English guides on collection law.
Enforcing Out-Of-State Judgments In California
If you have obtained a court judgment from another state, but the debtor’s assets are located in California, that judgment cannot be enforced in California automatically. Domestication of a judgment is the legal process by which a judgment issued by another jurisdiction is recognized and entered by a California court, allowing it to be enforced as if it were originally issued in California. Once domesticated, the judgment may be enforced in California through the same legal enforcement...
Judgment Enforcement in California: What Judgment Creditors Need to Know
Winning a lawsuit and obtaining a judgment is a major victory, but it does not guarantee that you will be paid. Many California judgment creditors are surprised to learn that judgment enforcement is a separate and often complex process . A court may award you money, but the court does not automatically collect it for you. That responsibility falls on you, unless you hire an experienced California judgment enforcement attorney to handle the process. Why Judgment Enforcement Is Often Necessary...
Benefits of Writ of Attachment to Creditors
A Professional Guidance for Our Valued Clients It is critical yet often underutilized legal tool that can significantly aid in debt recovery cases: the writ of attachment. This tool is especially important for our clients dealing with loan defaults. Understanding the Writ of Attachment What Is a Writ of Attachment? A writ of attachment, grounded in the California Code of Civil Procedure 483.010, is a legal mechanism that allows us, as your legal representatives, to secure a judicial lien on...
What to Avoid When Collecting a Judgment
Avoiding Issues in Collecting a Judgment in California Once the court accepts a claim to certain damages or debt, the creditor or injured...
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