Uniform Enforcements of Foreign Judgments

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Foreign Judgments Attorney In Houston, Texas

What Are Uniform Enforcements Of Foreign Judgments?

If your business is like most US companies, you might do business across state and international borders. But if there’s a dispute about payment or delivery of goods, you’ll probably want to bring a lawsuit against the supplier or customer. If you win the case, the court will enter a judgment that allows you to collect a sum of money from the other party. You can impose collection efforts in the other party’s state or country but not in your own. However, legislatures have come up with a solution: various state and federal statutes that allow you to enact collection methods within your own state or country. To take advantage of those statutes, though, you need an attorney with a broad range of experience in cross-border legal issues. Our legal team has that experience — and can meet with you to discuss your options. To learn what we can do for you and your business, get in touch with our law office today.

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Do You Also Handle Foreign Judgments for Individuals?

Yes. These statutes cover personal as well as business judgments. This process, called “domesticating a judgment,” protects individuals from businesses and other people that want to run away across state borders from their debts or responsibilities. Whether it’s a sham business taking advantage of a senior adult, someone trying to evade a protection order, or a non-custodial parent trying to avoid paying child support, we can help you enforce a judgment against them, even if the judgment occurs in another state. If you’re an individual involved in an interstate or international dispute, contact us early in the process so that one of our attorneys can help you pursue a positive outcome.

How Does Enforcement of Judgments in Other Countries Work?

Through the Uniform Foreign Money Judgments Recognition Act (UFMJRA), you can enforce judgments entered in foreign courts. To meet the requirements of this statute and register the overseas court’s ruling, the judgment must be conclusive, enforceable, and final. It must grant or deny the recovery of the sum in question. If your situation qualifies, one of our experienced attorneys will help you fill out all the paperwork, prepare the required notices for all the parties involved, and steer you through the entire process. Don’t wait to pursue the restitution the other party owes you. Let us help you enforce your foreign judgment today.

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