What happens if I win a court case, but he claims he can't pay? LEGAL HELP NEEDED!!!!!!!?
451112
once you have the judgment get a certified copy and record it in the county where he lives, you can file for a writ of execution to seize property but you will need an attorney for that, also send a copy to credit reporting agencies if you cant get your money at least you can F**k with his credit
511782
First of all he violated court orders. Talk to your attorney about reporting that and taking his fool butt back to court. \n\nSecond, you need to take copies of those court papers to the bank and deliver them to who ever is in charge of the debt. Since you have these, you are not liable for the debt. If they continue to bother you, you may need to get your attorney involved to shut them up. Best of luck.\n\nAdded: Be sure to add court costs to any suit you bring against your ex or the bank. That should help reduce your own costs. Heck, just sue the ex for any costs you incure due to his lack of action on those court orders. Take care.
665206
Yikes!  Ask some local attorneys what options you have.  Some may take payments in increments.  It could be that if you take him to court he'll have to suck up most of the cost anyway, even back child support since you have been separated.  Never hurts to make some phone calls!  Much luck to you.  I think you'll find this is easier than you think, it's just annoying as hell.
895514
The courts just said you win . Its your job to collect the money. Some states let you garnish wages . If he owns anything of value you maybe able to put a lien on it . I know its not much help. Call a local lawyer and ask them over the phone , they will talk briefly with you for free.
111379
If he is not willing to help pay, tell him to get out of YOUR house. Go see a lawyer and see what you can do to get the house in your name only. Obviously you are able to pay on your own because you have done it for 5 years.
755584
YESS!!!!! TAKE HIM TO COURT
793900
You can press charges against him in a CIVIL COURT and demand restitution. In other words, you can make the court force him to pay you for breaking it. The best part is that you don't even need a lawyer to do it!!!!\n\nWatch "The Peoples' Court on T.V. These cases happen all the time.\n\n\nGood Luck!
73901
There is no way to "beat" the case now that you have already lost it.  It can be appealed, but that would cost more than paying it.  The best thing you can do is reach an agreement about paying off the judgment against you.  You are bound to pay off the judgment (I presume the court found you owed money and didn't order particular steps about how you should repay) but it can be hard to actually collect, and most people eventually agree to payment schedules rather than trying to force total immediate payment.
227330
You can be sued by that guy, however, if you told the truth, he should loose.  It might even be thrown out of court without a trial.  Most likely, he is bluffing and there will be not lawsuit.
986084
Check to see if your state has a "lemon law", many states do. You should sue him in small claims court for breach of contract.  Look at your I owe you and your bill of sale, if he blatantly lied to you which it sounds like he did then you can sue him for damages.  Most states small claims courts allow you to sue for up to $3000 dollars.  Gather your receipts and total all bills up and sue him for that much, include the i owe you amount.  Place all receipts and place them in a 9x11 envelope and mark as evidence.  File at the court house, in NY it costs under $20 to sue, you represent yourself so make sure you do your homework and are confident and honest.  The slimy salesman will most likely sue you in small claims as well, that's okay because you can tell your side.  Avoid emotional outburst, facts only such as his statements, promises and receipts, explain his coercion into an IOU, which is unethical BTW.  Small claims has no attorneys is just you and him, can be appealed by loser once but usually ends the same and then goes to city court which usually ends the same too.  I went through this over a rental deposit before law school and was victorious through all three processes. Just stay calm, do your homework and draw out an easy to understand time line, and go on the offense rather than defense.
103503
You need to get some real free legal advise. Are you saying you can't afford to pay for one either? If you have no major ties to him it shouldn't be too difficult. Go to your local court house and start asking questions. I don't think it will cost as much as you think.\n\nI would not worry about your dignity right now. You would not believe what others are going through or have gone through. If they are true friends they are not judging you.\n\nIf you pay for it think of it as you leaving and not him letting you go.
801468
Seriously.  None.  In the end he will be told to give you one half of what ever he got.  I have seen this happen many times.  I work for an attorney.  If your not close to trial then not much is going to happen.  Even then you will just have to get compensated.
1058968
You would have to file a lawsuit seeking an injunction against him, though it is unlikely that you would succeed, because your rights are no more important than his in this case. I would definitely speak to a lawyer.
452602
The court does not collect judgments, that is up to the person who was awarded a judgment.\n\nThe court is finished with the matter.\n\nYour opponent is in the same category as all other debt collectors, and if you have nothing he can attach, he better be glad that you are willing to make payments, regardless how small, or how often.
1025112
Most likely they won't try to sue, they will give you a chance to pay what they feel you owe and then they will sue. They have lawyers, they know what they are doing.\n\nWhat can I do? - \n1. If you believe you owe them the money, try to work out a settlement and arrangements\n2. If you don't, go see a lawyer
578144
I am in the same position. I have talked to several attorneys in regards to this. I was advised the go to the county's bar association and let them know of the situation. they can refer you to a lawyer that is more affordable and perhaps will take payments. the only other option and the one that we have decided to go with for the time being is the public defender. there are a lot of good ones out there. good luck!
1008576
find some real legal advice. if you can't afford it, legal aid in your county/city should be able to help. good luck.\n\nif that doesn't work, add some sugar to his gas tank.