Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida
payment of award from a civil suit
I am a college student, so I have no money... I lost a civil lawsuit last week for over $10 million. I live in Florida and I wanted to know if I moved to another state or country could the court seize my property. How do I avoid this? Also, would setting up off shore businesses be the best way to prevent the court from seizing any future assets?
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Re: payment of award from a civil suit
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A final judgment can be domesticated in another state. As a result, your property can be seized anywhere in the United States. Your best bet is to file bankruptcy to avoid the judgment. Your credit will be damaged, but the judgment has already seen to that.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.