Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida
what happens when there is a judgment on a person and they cannot pay
Asked on 9/06/14, 5:18 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
The judgment creditor can go after certain assets.
Answered on 9/06/14, 7:12 pm
Christian Pipas
Pipas Law Group
The general answer is you have a worthless piece of paper and you have learned a valuable lesson on dealing with people like this in the future. However, depending on what the judgement is for, you may be able to go after that person's assets in the future. For example if that person becomes employed you may be able to garnish their salary or tax refund.
Answered on 9/07/14, 3:06 am
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
It depends on what assets the debtor has and whether the owner of the judgment knows about the assets and can find them in the hands of the debtor or a third party. more facts needed to actually answer your question.
Answered on 9/07/14, 8:30 am