WHAT STEPS CAN THE CREDITOR TAKE TO SECURE PAYMENT?

Question: “What Steps Can The Creditor Take To Secure Payment?”

There are three basic phases to enforcing a judgment in the state of Florida. Number one, you have to perfect your judgment lien. Number two, you have to obtain information about the assets or cash flow that the debtor has in the state. Number three, there are various enforcement mechanisms, including writs of garnishment and the like that a judgment creditor can use to actually obtain the stuff that the debtor has. It’s important in the state of Florida to have an attorney well versed in this area, because it’s very diverse and very complex.

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About the Author

Mr. Schahrer has a diverse professional background including experience working for the Florida State Legislature, the United States Marshals Service headquarters in Washington D.C., and the local non-profit, St. Matthew’s House. He joined Boatman Ricci as a Law Clerk in 2016 and worked with the Firm throughout his time in Law School and then joined the Firm as an Associate Attorney. In his spare time, Mr. Schahrer enjoys training and teaching Martial Arts and spending time with his family in beautiful Naples, FL.