1. Try to get them to pay voluntarily
Write them a letter or ask
You can write a letter that explains that the amount owed increases by 10% each year (collects interest). Let them know that what's owed can show up in public records and that you can collect itfrom their pay or bank account. Make sure they have an easy way to pay you.
Consider taking less money or payments
You can offer to make a deal where you will accept less money if they pay you quicker or a lump sum. You can have something in writing about what you agreed to, but the creditor will want to beware that the agreement does not replace the judgment. They would have to file a lawsuit to enforce the agreement. A lawyer can help explain the risks.
If they pay, you must fill out and file anAcknowledgment of Satisfaction of Judgmentwith the court.
2. Find out what the other person earns and owns
If they don't pay you voluntarily, you'll need to find out more about where they get money, where they keep it, and if they have any other property. You also want to know who else they owe money to and if those creditors have liens on their property that are ahead of yours. If you don't already know this information, you can ask for a court date where you can askfor this information.This is called a debtor's exam.
