Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Missouri

A judgment was entered against me for a credit card in collection in August 2009, I was, and still am, unable to pay. I recently received a "notice of levy" instructing me to fill out and return a "judgment debtor's claim for exemptiion." I have no income. I am single with no children. Nothing on the form seems to apply to me, but I do not want to err by not protecting my house [which I own with no mortgage] or any future income. Do I need to fill out and return this claim for exemption?


Asked on 1/29/10, 6:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

If you ar eeligible for an exemption, you almost always want to answer quickly. Unfortunately, you have a judgmetn and a house tha tyou own free and clear. The Creditor may be able to foreclose on the property and get paid from the proceeds. You get first $8,000 of equity, and anything above what it takes to reimburse the creditor.

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Answered on 2/03/10, 1:26 pm


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