Q: What’s the process to file a foreign judgment in Oregon?
Do I just take my certified paperwork to the courthouse and file it? Is that all I need to do?
A:
There are specific statutes that govern the filing of a foreign judgment and these typically include a requirement that the other party be notified so they can object. Here are some of the statutes which apply: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors024.html There may be other statutes depending on the type of Judgment you are trying to docket. I would suggest that you contact an Attorney if you want to be sure this is being done correctly.
If for example your judgment concerns custody, you can't move a custody case from one State forum to another by docketing the Judgment. There are other requirements that need to be met under the UCCJEA. The court that originally made the custody determination will continue to be the court with jurisdiction until the courts formally move the case to a new jurisdiction.
If the Judgment concerns child support, I suggest you let the child support enforcement agencies handle this. They are much better at collecting child support then private individuals.
I highly recommend that you speak to an Attorney and figure out what if anything there is that you need to do and make sure it is done correctly.
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