The realm of information which is obtainable by the process of Post-Judgment Discovery is normally very broad. It is usual in many courts for a judgment creditor to be able to use as many of the methods of discovery as necessary to uncover the facts about the debtor and debtor’s assets. You can’t easily collect your judgment if you don’t know what assets your adversary possesses.

Discovery may be made upon others besides the judgment debtor. For example, a demand may be made for another person or organization to produce records or to answer questions about the debtor and his assets. You may demand that the debtor’s employer provide employment and payroll records. A financial institution may be required to provide information on the debtor’s accounts. The wide range of possibilities for getting to the truth about your debtor’s hidden assets is very encouraging. Post-judgment discovery can be very helpful.

If the judgment deadbeat won’t cooperate with the discovery process, it is certainly a possibility that he can be charged with contempt of court. Believe me, this will get his attention fast! He won’t want to be arrested and taken to jail.

It is well worth the time to educate yourself about the subject of discovery methods. We will have more specific things to write about this topic shortly. In the mean time, keep reminding yourself that you deserve to get your money. Justice demands that you collect your judgment!