Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Court order

Can someone out of state new jersey put a lean on your home if it was a court order to pay their attorney fees? We live in orlando florida orange county


Asked on 7/02/07, 10:06 am

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Court order

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Maybe. Anyone can take a judgment from another state and domesticate it in Florida. It would serve as a lien against much of your property but NOT your home IF it is your homestead. Any other real property titled in your name is fair game.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/03/07, 7:29 pm


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