Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Missouri

We've tried to settle a Judgment of 15K against me as an individual for 7 years without any success, as we are elderly, broke, and no retirement funds. Our home is collectively in my wife and my name. I have nothing except our home with my name on it. Can we sell our home without attachment of the funds from the sale of our home under the Missouri Law "tenants by the entireties"? We went to the Court House and they show the Judgment, but no lien against our home.


Asked on 11/04/15, 1:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

If the Judgment is against both you and your wife, and if the Judgment was transcribed to the Circuit Court, then it will be considered a lien against your real estate. An attorney might be able to negotiate a settlement, even at this point, and have the Judgment "Satisfied" so that there will be no lien. You would have to pay the attorney and pay on the settlement, but it might save you a lot of money if you are able to do it. If the Judgment is less than 30 days old, you might be able to set it aside, giving you a chance to sell your home free of the lien. Feel free to contact me directly.

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Answered on 11/04/15, 4:59 pm


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