Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Collecting judgement

Hello, i won a judgement for $1500,that was easy ( w/great proof) however collecting is a is the problem i was told that one of way is that i can collect from a 401K ( i know that defendant has a 401k and its balence is some of $4500)if i can tap into that HOW ! Thanks your site is GREAT!


Asked on 11/03/03, 11:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Collecting judgement

You can't go after the 401k. However, if the judgment debtor has a 401k, it's a sure bet he/she works for an employer. You can attach wages and bank accounts, record an abstract of judgment if he/she owns real estate, take a debtor's exam, etc.

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Answered on 11/04/03, 12:06 am
Alvin Tenner Law Office of Alvin G. Tenner

Re: Collecting judgement

Cohen gave the best advice.

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Answered on 11/05/03, 11:06 am


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