This makes sure that your rights to any money left after the creditor sells it are protected. The judge can issue a lien on property you own. This means that the creditor will have a claim to part of your property until you pay back what you owe. If someone has a lien on your property, you will have trouble selling it. Make sure the judge knows what the property is worth if your creditor is going to be given a lien on it.
Maine law recognizes that there are certain basic things a person needs to live.
So some property and income cannot be taken from you. Also remember, from Note above, that these rules do not always apply to certain types of debt, such a a child support debt. If you don't own a home, this exemption can apply to a burial plot. A fishing boat if you fish commercially. Your furnace, heating stoves and one cook stove .