WHAT STEPS CAN THE CREDITOR TAKE TO SECURE PAYMENT?

By Stephen Schahrer, Esq.
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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

Stephen C. Schahrer, a Naples, Florida native, earned his Juris Doctor from Liberty University School of Law after obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration from Florida Gulf Coast University. As an AV-Preeminent Rated attorney with a Board Certification in Business Litigation, he practices commercial and business litigation at Boatman Ricci, representing clients in business, construction, real estate, contract, and trust litigation. With prior experience at the Florida State Legislature, the U.S. Marshals Service, and local nonprofits like St. Matthew’s House and Better Together, Stephen leverages his diverse background to provide practical legal solutions, guided by his strong Christian faith and commitment to client relationships. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Rhya, and their three children, practicing martial arts.