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I have a judgment awarded in one state against a debtor who resides in another state. Can you help?

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In most cases, yes. Especially if the judgment debtor answered your complaint or made an appearance at your hearing. If the judgment debtor didn't appear, the judgment is called a 'default judgment' which is usually considered a weaker judgment. Each of us has the right to confront our accusers and to defend against any legal claims.
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What are the chances of the debtor paying if a judgment is awarded?

In our experience actually getting paid depends on several things. If they have the money or assets to cover all the costs then the chances of getting paid are good. Unfortunately obtaining a Judgment and actually getting paid are often two different things. Many debtors pay up as soon as judgment is awarded. Others pay in instalments and more pay after enforcement.
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What happens if the debtor in a judgment files for relief under federal bankruptcy laws?

Civil Process FAQ
Once a bankruptcy is filed, all collection activity against that debtor must be halted under an automatic Stay Order. The Sheriff does not halt collection efforts unless written notification of the bankruptcy is supplied to the Civil Division. The Civil Division verifies the bankruptcy and issues a release of the garnishment or collection efforts to the employer. If a plaintiff is not included as a debtor in the bankruptcy, that plaintiff must seek relief from the bankruptcy court.
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Is all property of the judgment debtor subject to execution?

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State laws protect certain property from the reach of creditors. The laws regarding what property is exempt varies widely from state to state. States that do have laws exempting certain property frequently prohibit a levy on the debtor's home or wages. There are also some federal exemptions including social security and pension benefits.
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How will I find the judgment debtor and their assets?

Sierra Judgment Recovery - FAQs
There are many ways to locate the assets of judgment debtors and we cover them all. We will teach you how to find property, employment, bank accounts and other judgment debtor assets using the information available in public records and online databases, but your most valuable asset location tool will be a consumer credit report.
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top If I owe a judgment can this system help me?

FAQ - Judgement Collections
Yes it possibly can. Our system might be able to get your amount lowered by 50%. We can work out a deal where I collect the judgment from the person/business you owe money to. Then you pay me 60%, and the rest is forgiven. Thus saving you 40%. WHAT A DEAL!
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Can you help me if I already have a judgment and/or a garnishment because of the judgment?

Frequently Asked Questions
We may be able to assist you. Some default judgments are relatively simple to have "set aside" by the court, however every situation is different, and will need a preliminary evaluation by our workgroup.
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What if the defendant resides out of the state of Connecticut?

Small Claims Frequently Asked Questions
You may file against the out-of-state resident only if he or she owns real or personal property in the state of Connecticut.
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Q.) Do I ever have to meet the debtor in order to enforce the judgment?

Judgment Recovery & Collection Training Course
A.) No you don't. There's no need. You're not operating a collection agency. There's no need to call or write to the debtor. You simply locate the debtors assets and place of employment. Once you've accomplished this, you then instruct the levying officer to garnish the assets.
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If a judgment is received in one state, is it enforceable in another state?

Hillary Grosberg: Los Angeles California Lawyer, Business, C...
When a judgment debtor moves his assets to another state, the judgment can be filed with the court in the state where the assets are currently held. It then becomes a lien against all real estate owned by the debtor in the new state. In addition, the creditor can take whatever action is necessary and authorized under the new state's laws to enforce the judgment. The authority to execute the judgment in another state is based on provisions of the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act.
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I have a complaint about another state agency. Can you help?

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The Department of Law has no jurisdiction over other agencies. You should to take your complaint to the commissioner of the department in question. The state Ombudsman's Office is another avenue. The Alaska State Ombudsman investigates complaints against state government agencies and employees.
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How do I collect a judgment awarded in the District Court?

Maryland Judiciary - Frequently Asked Questions
The court will not act on its own to collect the money you are owed. It is up to the individual who has been awarded a judgment to take the steps necessary to enforce it. If the defendant in your case is not willing to pay the debt or work out a payment plan, you will have to complete and file more forms with the court, pay the required filing fees and appear in court for additional hearings. See: Post-Judgment brochure.
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I would like to know how you would send a person mail that resides on Compuserve. Can someone help?

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You need to know their Compuserve address, which is a string of numbers separated by a comma. Change the comma to a period and use that as the user name in an address. I hope someone can tell me what the heck I'm doing wrong. When Eudora tries to get my mail, I get a connection refused, (10061) error. I'm 99.9% sure I'm set up right: I'm having a slight problem getting my .signature to show up in elm.
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If the state cannot help, how do I go about getting help from FEMA?

Frequently Asked Questions
You cannot get assistance from FEMA: at least not until the Governor requests federal help and the President declares a major disaster in the state and county where you live.
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Who can help manage the funds that are awarded to me?

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For overall guidance, contact Peter Barcher pbarcher@bus.wisc.edu. For questions regarding purchasing contact Eric Thornton ethornton@bus.wisc.edu. Issues regarding personnel should be directed to Melissa Amos-Landgraf mamos@bus.wisc.edu
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What is a Debtor?

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In its most basic form, a debtor is a person who owes someone else money. A creditor is the person who is owed money. For example, If John loans Mary fifty dollars, then John is the creditor of Mary, and Mary is the debtor or John.
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How can I get help to enforce my judgment?

Civil
You can get help to enforce your judgment by contacting the court that issued the judgment in your favor or by contacting an attorney. If you have obtained a judgment in a small claims court, the court will help you enforce your judgment-but only after you have paid the court costs.
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Can the County Clerk help me file a judgment?

Office of the Nassau County Clerk
No. The County Clerk's office is a filing office and does not provide legal advice. It is strongly recommended you seek legal counsel when filing or pursuing a judgment as you do not want to jeopardize your legal rights.
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Will my state honor the CE's awarded?

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We have credentials from APA, NBCC, and NASW. You must call your state licensing board if you have doubts. Often, if you are in a profession not listed, you can still get credit if you call and get approval from your licensing board or professional organization. This usually has to be done before you register. Sorry, we do not keep up with each state's changes in rules for each profession. If you have doubts, call your state professional organization.
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If the debtor moves out of the area or out of the state, what are my options?

Frequently Asked Questions| Andalman & Flynn P.C.
Our firm has the ability to manage most accounts, whether across the county or across the country. If a debtor moves out of the state, we will advise you of your options, including a cost-benefit analysis of continued pursuit. Then you decide whether to continue with Andalman & Flynn's services to pursue that account.
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What is a judgment?

Frequently Asked Questions - Latham Moore & Associates
Judgments relate to court proceedings and a subsequent order made by a magistrate that one party (normally the debtor) owes the other party (normally the plaintiff) a debt. The order becomes publicly available information which the credit bureaux upload direct from the courts onto their internal databases on a day-to-day basis. Credit providers are very concerned when they see judgments as this is an indication that the person or corporation is in financial trouble.
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TransUnionITC
A judgment is granted when a court has ordered that the individual make payment of the money that they owe. A legal process is followed before a judgment is issued. A summons is issued to the individual. The law stipulates that the summons does not necessarily have to be issued to the individual in person but can be issued to the individual's domicilian (where the individual lives). The summons informs the individual of the court appearance and allows them to come forth to represent themselves.
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Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Dallas
A judgment is a decision issued by the court at the end of a lawsuit. If you are sued and either don't file the appropriate papers or file papers but eventually lose the case, the person initiating the lawsuit may be awarded a judgment against you. If you choose not to appear in court on the appointed court date, the creditor may be awarded a default judgment. Either way, you may be responsible to pay the judgment, and your credit report will undoubtedly be negatively affected.
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I live out of state but plan to move to Oregon, can OMIP help me now?

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You may apply to OMIP up to 90 days before the requested effective date. However, your application may be pended until we ascertain that you have established your permanent residency in Oregon.
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How much will state laws help?

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Many states are now restricting purchases of over-the-counter pseudoephedrine-based cold and cough medicines. They will likely reduce the number of amateur cooks making meth in their kitchens because it will reduce their access to pseudoephedrine-containing cold and cough medicines sold over the counter. Some of the states that have these laws have seen a drop-off in the number of seized home labs.
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HOW WILL CAMPSITES BE AWARDED?

Ragnarok XXII - Frequently Asked Questions
The camp with the most pre-registrations will get first choice of campsites. Merchants may have up to 4 adults over 18 camp behind their booths. For everyone else, it's first-come, first-severed...er, SERVED, so either pre-register or get to Rag XXII early to get the choicest spots.
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How are prizes awarded?

Sportsco Frequently Asked Questions
Prizes are awarded to the top five franchises in each 25 team league at the end of the regular season. Additional prizes will also be awarded each week in every league. A prorated Grand Prize will also be awarded to the best overall point getter at the end of the season.
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What degrees are awarded?

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Charter Oak is authorized to award four General Studies degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Associate in Arts and Associate in Science. Please see Degree Completion for more information.
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