Collecting on a Money Judgment FAQs

Who can collect on a money judgment?

How much can be collected?

When can the judgment be enforced?

How can the judgment be enforced?

What may the Plaintiff garnish?

How does the Plaintiff garnish the Defendant's wages?

How much is garnished from the Defendant's wages?

How does the Plaintiff garnish a bank account or credit union account?

How much can be garnished from a Defendant's bank account?

How does the Plaintiff garnish a state income tax refund?

How does the Plaintiff deliver the garnishment forms?

Does the Plaintiff have to send forms to the Defendant?

What is an Installment Payment Order?

How can a Defendant obtain an Installment Payment Order?

What happens if the Defendant does not pay as required in the Installment Payment Order?

How does the Plaintiff get a Writ of Execution?

What information does the Plaintiff need to know to fill out a Request and Order to Seize Property?

What is a Civil Discovery Subponea?

How does the Plaintiff get a Civil Discovery Subpoena?

What happens after the Defendant is served with a Civil Discovery Subpoena?

Where can I get more information about collecting on a money judgment?