Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Small claims judgement

I was recently informed by the court that I was to pay my ex-wife $820 for a small claims judgement... the problem is... I simply do not have the money... she is telling me that if I do not pay her then she is going to take my property or whatever legal action she needs to get what she won... would it be possible for me to just pay her a little each month to keep from having my things taken?


Asked on 12/07/07, 9:51 am

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Small claims judgment

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If you and she can reach an agreement, then it would be possible to make payments. You should have said this in court as the court would have drawn up the necessary paperwork to put this in writing. Now, one of you will either have to do this yourself or get an attorney to draft an agreement setting forth the terms of the agreement.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 12/08/07, 5:43 pm


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