Judgment Lien in Texas Has Limitations
The judgment lien in Texas is a powerful tool in the judgment collection process. Its power lies in its ability to attach your judgment debt to the judgment debtor’s real property. But, there are limitations to that power. The Judgment Lien Only Attaches to Some Real Estate A judgment lien in Texas only attaches to real estate your debtor owns. It has no effect on the debtor’s personal...
Read MoreJudgment Lien – A Powerful Collection Tool
The first tool in the process collecting your money judgment in Texas is securing your judgment lien. What is a Judgment Lien? A lien is a charge again property to secure payment of a debt. It attaches a debt to real property. Then, whenever that property is sold the attached lien must be paid. Usually, it is paid from the cash changing hands in the sale of the property. Your judgment is a debt...
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