How do I get a lien filed after a judgement award in small claims court?

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   Victor WandresPro

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   Answered September 13, 2012 21:02. If you know where the judgment debtor works, you can seek to have his or her wages garnished. The Court Clerk's office should have the appropriate forms. You can also subpoena the judgment debtor to come to an "asset hearing." However, you may need an attorney to properly set this up.

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   Dorothy G BuncePro

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   Answered September 07, 2012 12:47. Record the judgment with the recorder's office in the county where the real property is located. Be prepared with the legal description as well as the address of the property you want to lien.
   
   If the debtor lives on the property, you probably won't see much benefit to the lien for many many years, as residential property is usually protected by the homestead laws.
   
   Hope this perspective helps!

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