Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Massachusetts

I have an execution on money judgement against me in a Massachusetts court and need some help. I have paid most of the balance but my situation has changed, divorce, and I can no longer meet the demands of the former landlord. They are unresponsive to my attempts to make a payment plan within my means and are threating collection with a constable. I send the letters certified, so I know they are getting them, but no response to my payment paln, just demands for the balance, about $2,000. Is there anything I can do to stop any possible actions by a constable/


Asked on 12/10/09, 7:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dmitry Lev The Lev Law Firm

The constable can seize property that is not exempt, like cars without loans against them, or in some instances levy on real estate. A constable can also bring you to court in an action called a Supplementary Process, but you are always first given a chance to come to court on your own. Going to court on a Supplementary Process may be a blessing in disguise -- a judge will hear from you regarding your circumstances and make a finding of "no ability to pay" or order a low monthly payment. The creditor will be stuck with whatever the judge says.

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Answered on 12/18/09, 5:10 pm


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