Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Judgements

How long does a judgement from a bank for a car loan stay on record.I was a co-signer and the bank went after me but I do not have the money to pay them off. Our house is in my wifes name can they put a lien on it. The judgement is about 5 years old. thankyou


Asked on 4/24/01, 7:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Comparetto Comparetto Law Firm

Re: Judgements

Judgements are good for 20 years.

Stay as lien on property for 7 years and can be renewed for additional term.

Lien on house is only against you not wife.

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Answered on 6/22/01, 11:26 am


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