An order is signed by a Judge and is law. Yes the lien holder can present this judgment and force a garnishment.
YOU SUE THE ESTATE
To collect an award in small claims court, you will typically need to ask the court to enforce the judgment. This usually involves filing additional paperwork to request the court's assistance in collecting your judgment, such as a writ of execution or a garnishment order. You may also have to work with the court to locate the defendant's assets that can be used to satisfy the judgment.
Florida does allow wage garnishment for creditor debt. However, if the debtor qualifies as "head of household" the garnishment is difficult to enforce unless the debtor earns a substantial income. (Florida Statute, Chapter 77, 221.11)
To collect on checks that are drawn on a closed account, you have to take the check-writer to small claims court and get a judgment. The check is considered a contract.
If you have a valid small claims judgment that is wholly or partially unsatisfied, you may assign the judgment to a third party by filing an Assignment of Judgment form with the clerk of the court. Contact the court for a copy of this form.
It depends on if it was a small claims judgment or a civil judgment. Small claims are good for 6 years from the date of judgment and civils are good for 10 years. The judgments can be renewed before they expire.
If a tenant does not pay after a small claims judgment, then a garnishment can be placed on their checks. You will need to speak to an attorney for more details and laws your state.
The prevailing party (judgment creditor) may collect on the judgment. You may be summoned to court to tell about your assets, garnishment may be started, or other lawful means of collection may be used, at the judgment creditor's discretion.
Yes
No. All SS benefits are exempt from garnishment action with the exception of the IRS, child support and in very rare cases spousal maintenance (alimony).
Yes. If the losing party asks for reconsideration, the judge can decide to vacate the judgment. Also, if the losing party appeals (provided your state allows for small claims appeals), and is successful, then the judgment would be reversed.
A small claims court judgment stays on your record permanently unless it is satisfied, then it will probably still be there but show satisfied. Most people do not look at a judgment if it is over 7 years old.