The subpoena should require the debtor to provide all documents concerning his or her financial condition and should be personally served upon the debtor. At the deposition the debtor should be questioned closely about all assets and income. In many cases, debtors use this as an opportunity to work out payment arrangements. Wage garnishments are allowed in Florida and should be pursued when appropriate. The cost for these is added to the amount of the judgment and must be repaid by the debtor.
Levies are also a means to collect debts in Florida.
Judgment creditors can have the Sheriff in the county where the assets are located seize and sell same. For example, automobiles, boats, aircraft and other items of personal property can be taken for sale. The cost of a typical levy is somewhat high, but it is passed on to the debtor, and all funds recovered from the sale are returned to the creditor before any is applied to the debt. Note that debtors in Florida have certain exemptions and other protections from there creditors under some circumstances. Our firm has exclusively worked in the field of Creditor's Rights since 1984, with substantial success.