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Last week, my car that was completeley paid for was seized by the county sheriff because of a judgement 18 years old that was issued in my ex husband's and mine name, on a completely different car that was taken for repossion . I have since gone back to my maiden name and my car they took last week is my current maiden name. the original judgement was around $3,0000 and they have charged me 12% intrest for 18 years to bring it to a total of over $12,000. The sheriff told me I had to give him $12,000 or he had to take my car. It was a notice of levy he had. Is this possible, since I received no notice prior to when the shefiff showed up. Oh yes it was Hiday and Ricke atty. that did this. Any help from anywhere? Nancy
This sounds legit to me.
You are the same person...a name change is not relevant.
A divorce does not change the fact that your name is on a judgment.
A judgment does not go away just because time passes; they expire after 10 years in California, but the judgment creditor may seek to renew it prior to expiration.
The seized car will be sold at auction to pay down your debt.
Nancy this is perfectly legit. Your question has been answered by morningstar.
Judgment Expiration?
How long does it take a judgment to expire in the state of Nebraska?
Five years, but it can be renewed.