View Full Version : What can a judgement take from me?
jackofspeed39
Jul 8, 2012, 01:32 PM
In NY state how hard is it for a (3 yr old cred card debts totalling 30k) unsecured creditor to get a judgement for a toy you own outright like a boat or motorcycle? Can they touch it if there is 2 owners? Or a mechinics lean on it? Or will they put a lean on my home first? My only income is ss thank you
Fr_Chuck
Jul 8, 2012, 01:35 PM
They will normally look for money in bank accounts, but will often look for a lien on a home next if possible.
ScottGem
Jul 8, 2012, 01:36 PM
It depends on how serious the creditor is. Most likely they cannot go after your primary residence. That is usually protected against unsecured debt. The most that can happen is attaching a LIEN against it which you only have to deal with when you sell. However, if there is significant value in a boat or motorcycle those are luxury items and would be fair game. Doesn't matter if there are co-owners as long as you are an owner it is attachable for your debts.
jackofspeed39
Jul 8, 2012, 01:41 PM
It depends on how serious the creditor is. Most likely they cannot go after your primary residence. That is usually protected against unsecured debt. The most that can happen is attaching a LIEN against it which you only have to deal with when you sell. However, if there is significant value in a boat or motorcycle those are luxury items and would be fair game. Doesn't matter if there are co-owners as long as you are an owner it is attachable for your debts.
Scott, that helps a lot but Do you think that they would attach to the home rather than the 10,000 toy? Thank you So much Scott ; )
ScottGem
Jul 8, 2012, 01:46 PM
Again, primary residences are generally protected from unsecured debt!