Domesticating a Foreign Judgment in North Carolina

Domesticating a Foreign Judgment in North Carolina By Caitlin S. TrueloveAttorney at Law Domestication is the legal process by which a judgment from one state (or “foreign” court) is recognized and enforced in another state. Under the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the U.S. Constitution, North Carolina courts are generally required to honor judgments from courts in other U.S. …

Collections Toolbox: Judgment Liens

When it comes to debt collection, a judgment lien can be a powerful tool for creditors. A judgment lien is created via a judgment against a defendant. This judgment lien allows a creditor to secure an interest in a debtor’s property. In North Carolina, this judgment lien gives the creditor the right to collect the debt by seizing and/or selling the debtor’s property, assets, and bank accounts if the debt remains unpaid.

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It May Not Be Too Late to Enforce Your Out of state Judgment in North Carolina

We assist people with the post-judgment collection process on a judgment that was rendered by another state. We do this by domesticating that out of state judgment in the State of North Carolina. Some reasons to consider domesticating a judgment in the State of North Carolina include that the judgment debtor(s) reside or are located in North Carolina, and/or the judgment debtor(s) owns property in North Carolina. This process is typically straightforward and relatively routine. Once this process is complete, North Carolina recognizes that judgment as if it were rendered in this state. This means the creditor may use any means allowed by North Carolina statutes to pursue judgment debtor(s) in post-judgment collections. However, if a significant amount of time has passed since the judgment was issued, the creditor’s ability to enforce its judgment may be affected.

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Initiating the Post-Judgment Collections Process

Once a lawsuit is over and judgment has been entered, North Carolina law requires a creditor to take additional steps to begin the process of attempting to collect the judgment. Knowing how to navigate the particulars of this process can improve a creditor’s chances of recovering money from the judgment debtor.

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