Abstract of Judgment – Is it Enough to Collect My Judgment in Texas?
Michael asks… How do I get my judgment satisfied in Texas? I have a judgment for an unpaid loan and need some tips on collecting this in Texas. I have filed abstract of judgment. Other than that I’m out of ideas for how to collect this judgment. My last resort has now become more appealing – hiring a collection agency attorney to do this for me. Any advice? I didn’t...
Read MoreJudgment Lien – Will It Effect My New Home?
Ken asks… Can a former landlord put a judgment lien on my new home in Texas? I have a former landlord who claims I damaged his rental property. He is threatening to sue me. I have just bought a new home and I’m concerned about having a judgment lien on it. If he sues me and wins, can he put a lien on my new home? Harvey L. Cox answers: Avoid the Judgment Lien in the First...
Read MoreJudgment Lien – How Often Can a Judgment Be Renewed?
Jenny asks… How Often Can a Judgment Lien Be Renew? If a summary judgment was entered on a repossesion, is it there forever till paid or does it have to be renewed every so often, I heard every ten years in Texas. Does it show on my credit report or does it just attach to my land? Right now I can’t sell or borrow on my land until I pay the judgment. But, do they have to renew it...
Read MoreAbstract of Judgment – Is There a Statute of Limitations in Texas?
James asks… In the year 2000 a judgement was filed in court but an abstract of judgment was filed a year later? A judgment was filed against me in 2000. That same judgment was filed a year later in the public record in the form of an “abstract of judgment.” This later abstract was filed in September of 2001, but the original judgment was filed in May of 2000. The May date is...
Read MoreJudgment Lien – What Happens When a Home is in Foreclosure?
Helen asks… In Texas, what happens to a judgment lien on a debtor’s home when the house is foreclosed? I won a judgment in small claims court and I’m learning everything I can about collecting it. I have filed my judgment lien in the county real estate records. I think my deadbeat debtor is about to have his house foreclosed. I’m wondering what happens to my lien...
Read MoreCollect a Judgment After 11 Years – Is It Possible?
Ruth asks… Can my creditors collect a judgment against me after 11 years? I have this old credit card judgment against me. The judgment was signed 11 years ago. I haven’t heard anything from the credit card company since the judgment was signed. Nothing. No letters. No phone calls. Nothing. Should I still be concerned that they’ll come after me on this...
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