Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

lien removal

My husband's ex- wife filed a lien against our home for arrearages.The debt was paid and the check cashed in full 60 days ago. She has refused to lift the lien from my property.. What can I do? Do I have a recourse?


Asked on 9/22/03, 8:20 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Larry Rothman Larry Rothman & Associates

Re: lien removal

After a certified letter is mailed requesting the satisfaction of the judgment, a Motion is filed to satify the judgment and remove the lien. Please contact our office for consultation and review of your documentation.

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Answered on 9/23/03, 10:49 am
Donald Holben Donald R. Holben & Associates, APC

Re: lien removal

Advise her by certified mail that you intend to sue her for clouding the title on your property and not recording a release of lien. Give her a short time period to get this done, ie., 10 days and then sue her. Don Holben 800-685-6950

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Answered on 9/23/03, 11:33 am
Christopher M. Brainard, Esq. C. M. Brainard & Associates - (310) 266-4115

Re: lien removal

Hire an attorney to file a motion to expunge. Our rates are very reasonable -- they can't be beaten.

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Answered on 9/22/03, 10:32 pm
Sheldon G. Bardach Law Offices of Sheldon G. Bardach

Re: lien removal

First, I would like to apologize for the solicitation you received in the first response to your inquiry. We are not supposed to make such solicitations. In fact, I am thinking of leaving the list of attorneys, this having become such a common practice. In answer to your question: You may bring a suit for an order for your husband's ex to remove the lien, and there may be a further order that she pay your expenses including attorney's fees. The total cost of any such procedure would be the filing fee, approximately Two hundred dollars ($200.00), and attorney's fees of approximately One thousand dollars ($1,000.00). You have a right to so proceed.

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Answered on 9/22/03, 11:43 pm


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