If my ex-husband died owing me over $15,000 in a court ordered case, what do I need to do to file a claim?
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If my ex-husband died owing me over $15,000 in a court ordered case, what do I need to do to file a claim?
I do not have the money to hire an attorney and I know he had a settlement that is going to paid in a couple of weeks. He does have a widow that knows he owes this but has stated that she hopes she gets the check before I can file the claim. He passed about 3 weeks ago.
Asked on September 12, 2012 under Estate Planning, Arkansas
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you have not recorded an abstract of judgment regarding the $15,000 award that you have against your former husband, I suggest that you do so as soon as possible so as to perfect the judgment that you have against him.
Since you cannot afford to fire an attorney to assist you in your matter, I suggest that you call your local legal aid clinic and/or county bar association to see if they have a program to assist you "gratis" or for a nominal fee.
One way to get the $15,000 owed you is to lien the case where there is to be a settlement as to him. The best way to get the help you need other than consulting with a consumer law attorney is to consult with your local legal aid clinic.
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