Enforcing a U.S. court judgment can be a delicate process that demands astute handling to make the judgment debtor comply. Our expertise at Najla Law Firm is in adeptly navigating the intricacies to help clients recover their rightfully received compensation.
Understanding Judgment Enforcement
▪ After a court has entered judgment in your favor, it is the debtor’s duty to comply with the court order.
▪ Voluntary compliance is not always available. Enforcement is the answer.
▪ Some of the principal methods are wage garnishment, property liens, and levies on a bank account.
Wage Garnishment
▪ There involved is a court order to withhold a percentage of the debtor’s wages from his/her employer directly until payment of the debt.
▪ It is a common and effective tool, especially where the debtor has a regular income.
Property Liens
▪ A lien against the debtor’s real property or personal property gives you a right that should be paid out before you can sell the property.
▪ It guarantees you to be paid on sale or on refinance of the asset.
Bank Account Levies
▪ With a writ of execution acquired from court, it can be made to have the sheriff draw cash directly out of the debtor’s bank accounts.
▪ The process calls for exact information on the debtor’s bank details.
The Process of Enforcement
▪ Locate Assets – Gather detailed information on the debtor’s assets, including job, real estate ownership, and bank accounts.
▪ Secure Court Orders – Prepare the motions necessary to obtain the court orders for wage garnishment, property lien, or bank levy.
▪ Coordinate with Law Enforcement – Assist the local law enforcement or court authorities to execute the orders with proper observance of legal procedures.
▪ Monitor Compliance – Closely monitor the enforcement activity to see that the debtor is adhering to the orders of the court until the judgment is paid in full.
Challenges of Enforcement
▪ Debtors might try to avoid payment by hiding assets or declaring bankruptcy.
▪ We use investigative methods and legal strategies at Najla Law Firm to identify concealed assets and focus on fraudulent transfers to ensure debtors can be enforced against.
Conclusion
To enforce a court judgment, it takes a proper understanding of procedures under the law and a hard-line approach. We at Najla Law Firm will assist you in doing just that, using efficient enforcement methods to help you obtain the compensation that is yours.
