Is a divorce decree considered a judgment for debt collection purposes?

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No, if one of the divorcing spouses wishes to recover money or property that was not addressed in the dissolution terms then they must follow due process of law. The general method is filing a lawsuit and if a judgment is awarded executing the judgment as a wage garnishment, bank account levy, property lien, etc. Please be advised that many states do not allow a small claims judgment to be executed as a lien against real property. Contact the clerk or administrator of the court in the county of residence for specific information. Or an attorney who is versant in family/domestic issues, most attorneys offer free or minimal fee consultation. State bar associations offer free attorney referral services.

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