Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Re: Reporting Debts

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Generally, only firms who subscribe to the various credit reporting services can report a judgment to them. Many other items including judgments will be picked up by them on their own when they check the public records periodically.

Make sure that a certified copy of your judgment gets recorded in any county where the debtor owns any property or has assets. This will serve as a lien against any property except the party's homestead.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.