[galonglgs]

A judgment was filed in Georgia for an old debt in Texas and I'm paying back restitution monthly, however, no agreement has been reached on the settlement of the judgment until I pay at least half of the judgment amount. I have no personal property, and want to know if I acquire an automobile, can they attach it to satisfy the judgment?

Thanks!

[JudyKayTee]

What do you mean by "no agreement has been reached." It's a Judgment in a specific dollar amount, right? What other agreement would there be?

[galonglgs]

The law firm who filed the judgment agreed to accept $100 a month, but initially offered a settlement of $5,000... but I didn't have $5,000 to settle the $13,000 judgment.

[JudyKayTee]

Until another settlement is reached in writing the original Judgment is in place.

[smoothy]

Sounds like they are making it official in Georgia... so if you fail to make even one payment you agreed to.. then you are in default and they can go after it all quicker.

[galonglgs]

Until another settlement is reached in writing the original Judgment is in place.

I understand that. What if I acquire an automobile, can this judgment attach it?

[ScottGem]

Its possible, but if you obtain the vehicle on credit, there will be a lien against it and the lienholder will have prior claim.

[galonglgs]

No, it will be given to me... so I'm worried about them attaching it. Father is transferring title to me.

[JudyKayTee]

Any property owned by you - and that includes a titled auto - can be liened.

[galonglgs]

Thank you for all of your responses. My last question is, since the judgment is already filed, anything I acquire after, can still be liened?

[JudyKayTee]

Let me say it one more time - anything you acquire before the Judgment is paid in full can be liened.

The creditor wants to be paid. You will have an asset. Will the creditor take the time to move on it? I don't know. Could the creditor move against it? Legally, yes.

[galonglgs]

Got it and THANKS!