Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Virginia

Judgement amount, who decides?

Hello

I was wondering - if there is a judgement ( civil - money) awarded against somebody - who decides on the monthly amount. I.e. - If I have a judgement against me for let's ay $ 5000 -can I ask the judge to pay back a certain amount per month or will the judge tell me how much I need to pay?

Or does a judgement mean an automatic wage garnishment?


Asked on 6/12/08, 10:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

Re: Judgement amount, who decides?

The whole judgment is immediately payable - the court does not set up a payment plan. Any assets can be seized to satisfy it, including 25% of your take home pay through garnishment.

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Answered on 6/12/08, 10:48 pm


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