Retrieving Small Claim Judgement

[connie1675]

I am in Oregon. There was a terrible turn of events for a small boy where he lost his mother in a murder and one year later lost his dad in a hit and run accident. The dad was going through a divorce with his second wife when he died and so to make along story short the exwife got SS money for him along with her kids by the dad. The court ordered the stepmom to pay back the money to him and she hasn't and I am not sure what the next step is, is there a way to get a lien against her name?

I am really concerned she will get away with stealing from him to go along with the theft of his mothers life by a murderer and his dad in a hit and run accident.

Please help Connie

 

[CarlJStoneham]

You might try this:
http://www.ojd.state.or.us/wsh/SmallClaims.htm

Near the end under "How to collect after Judgment"

There's also a link near the top left that gives a number to the state bar tape library if you need more info...

Edit: Similar info directly fom the state bar: http://www.osbar.org/public/legalinfo/1061.htm

 

[racer72]

You are talking of 2 different scenarios here.

1. If the money was ordered returned as part of a small claims action, the judgment holder has specific methods of remedy, such as garnishing wages, levying bank accounts or placing leins or siezing property. The judgment holder can hire an attorney to collect the money or Nolo Press has an excellent book on small claims court, including collecting the judgment.

2. If the money was order returned as part of a court decision, such as placing the child with someone to act as a legal guardian, then the stepmother can be called back into court and have contempt charges brought against her.

In either case a consultation with a local attorney would be the first step in resolving the matter.

 

[JETX]

I am really concerned she will get away with stealing from him to go along with the theft of his mothers life by a murderer and his dad in a hit and run accident.

So, what EXACTLY is your involvement in this issue???