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bring all your debts current as soon as possible if you have the cash to do so.
it'll take up to 7 years to get the credits removed whether you paid them on time originally or not - so best to get back on track - the sooner the better as the credit score may begin to rise as each new month shows payments all made on time
If you have a debt that you were sued in court and lost and agree to make monthly payments on it with as much as you can, can they still put a lien on your house and/or garnish your wages?
@lo213 wrote:If you have a debt that you were sued in court and lost and agree to make monthly payments on it with as much as you can, can they still put a lien on your house and/or garnish your wages?
You absolutely need legal counsel. In any event, the judgment creditor can lien your property and garnish your wages following a judgment against you. However, many states also require a wage garnishment order prior to garnishing wages.
Again, you should consult with an attorney.
this is a community to ask tax questions, not legal questions; which is why @tagteam recommended obtaining legal advice
@lo213 wrote:
Yes I am aware of that. But I was asking if the judge states I owe them and I agree to make monthly payments and the judge agrees with my recommendation of making monthly payments, can they still put a lien on my house and/or garnish my wages?
Yes, I am aware that you are aware. However, you apparently are not aware that the prevailing party (in this case that was not you) typically writes the order (judgment) for the court and the judge merely signs it.
If the judge agreed with your recommendation but that was never recorded in the judgment (or a separate court order), you are simply out of luck because it is as if that discussion never happened.
Hence, the rationale for never going to court without legal counsel and the recommendation to consult with legal counsel at this point.
@lo213 wrote:
I went to court. Since we could not agree on the settlement amount it’s most likely going to trial where I can Dispute some of the charges.
So are you saying that if it’s not brought up at court and approved by the judge that they want to put a lien on my house or garnish my wages then they can’t do that?
In your first post, you stated that you went to court and lost. That would lead virtually anyone to believe the opposing party had already obtained a judgment against you for the amount you owed.
If this case is going to trial, you should definitely not appear without legal counsel. Please at least seek legal advice from an attorney in your jurisdiction.
Regardless, if a plaintiff obtains a judgment for a specific dollar amount, then that plaintiff can place a lien on your property and, in some jurisdictions, the plaintiff can also garnish your wages without further notice (in others, the plaintiff needs to seek post-judgment remedies, such as court orders to lien specific property and/or wage garnishment orders).
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