Enforcing Judgments and Debts is a comprehensive resource offering in-depth guidance on the law and procedures governing debt collection and enforcement of judgments under California and relevant federal law.

Written in a clear, concise, and accessible style, it provides a thorough analysis of applicable case law, statutes, and rules. Decades of experience are distilled into practical, actionable advice that will help you save time and effectively represent debtors and creditors. Each topic and procedure are systematically explored and broken down into easy-to-understand steps. Practice-tested sample forms are included throughout, adhering to the latest statutory and rules requirements, with recommendations for their use.

Enforcing Judgments and Debts is an invaluable addition to any legal library. Its concise yet comprehensive content, coupled with its practical tips, strategies, and tactics, will help you achieve optimal outcomes for your clients facing debt collection and judgment enforcement issues.

This practice guide covers a broad spectrum of topics, including:

• Liability for unfair collection practices
• Prejudgment collection
• Provisional remedies, such as attachment, claim and delivery, and receiverships
• Bankruptcy considerations
• Judgment liens on real property and personal property
• Enforcement of judgment by writ of execution
• Property exempt from enforcement of judgment
• Wage garnishment
• Special enforcement procedures
• Third-party claims
• Enforcement of nonmoney judgments
• Enforcement of sister-state and foreign judgments
• Satisfaction of judgment

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