Winning a lawsuit against a company located outside Florida does not guarantee immediate payment. Out-of-state business debtors often ignore court orders, assuming physical distance protects their revenue. Florida law provides practical legal tools to target assets...
Month: August 2026
Can you garnish a debtor’s accounts receivable after judgment?
You won your judgment, but the debtor's bank account sits nearly empty. The business continues invoicing customers every week, which means revenue is still flowing through its operations. The problem is that those funds have not yet reached an account you can access...
A guide to social security and retirement exemptions in Florida
When pursuing debt collection in Florida, it is important to know which assets and income cannot be garnished. Federal and state laws generally protect Social Security benefits and some retirement funds, which can make it harder to collect on a judgment. Understanding...
Why wage garnishment can be effective
In some cases, when a debtor will not pay back what is due to another party, a court order has to be issued requiring them to pay. Even this can sometimes still make it difficult for the other party to actually collect. In these cases, the court can order that the...

