You will only get your money when the items are sold. The cost of the sale will be deducted from the proceeds, but the other money is due up front. Not so easy if you're already strapped for funds. You may be able to force the sale of the property. This should not be done without using and attorney and researching exactly what you will end up walking away with.
Many people believe that if they transfer assets into someone else's name they are off the hook.
This is illegal if it is done to intentionally avoid paying you. If this has been done you can file a motion that is called a creditors bill. You file this motion against the person in possession of the assets to prove that there isn't a valid reason for the transfer, and it was done to avoid paying you. Once that is proven you can get a judgement lien and have the sheriff seize the property. Again, his should not be done without using and attorney and researching exactly what you will end up walking away with.