Q: I won a judgement against the other party for all my lawyers fees. Do I continue to pay even though there is an order?
Family court order signed by judge for 100% of my fees with the amount listed on the judgement. Other party isn't attempting to pay. Am I still responsible to continue paying even though there is a record showing that debt is the other parties now?
A:
If your attorney - client fee agreement states you will still be responsible, then you will need to pay.
However, here is some good news! Arizona recently passed a law so that if an award of attorney fees has anything to do with minor children, the debt cannot be discharged in bankruptcy in Arizona.
You should record the judgment in the counties where the other party resides.
You can collect by garnishing wages, levying a bank account or putting a line on a home or other property.
If your judgment does not include interest, ask the Court to add that.
Randi S Sirlin 602 561 8107
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