What can a creditor really take if a judgement is granted against me?
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What can a creditor really take if a judgement is granted against me?
I received a motion to claim exempt property from the court? I have recieved this motion and don’t really know what I need to put on this.
Asked on September 8, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, North Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Generally speaking, a creditor can look to execute on--or force the sale of, and take the proceeds of--most forms of tangible property, including vehicles. The creditor can also garnish, or take part of, a bank account; or garnish, or take part of, earnings; or put a lien on real estate, which would have to be paid before the real estate can be sold.
There are some forms of income exempt from garnishment, like social security earnings. There are also some types of property exempt from execution, which are generally the same types which are exempt in bankruptcy. You can try looking this up yourself, though it's complex--you are better off having an attorney help you. Good luck.
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