Collecting a Florida Judgment – A Series
Hearing in Aid of Executions and “Fact Information Sheet”:
Q: When is a hearing in aid of execution available to take place?
A: In a small claims action.
Q: When can a hearing in aid of execution be requested?
A: Thirty days after the date of judgment.
Q: What is required for a hearing in aid of execution?
A: The judge can be requested by the Florida judgment creditor or their attorney to ask the judgment debtor to complete a form called a Fact information Sheet within 30 days of the order or other reasonable time.
Q: What happens during a hearing in aid of execution?
A: To The judgment debtor will be asked under oath financial status, and any available assets i excess of exemption to be presented to the judge.
Q: What happens in the event that the debtor does to appear for this hearing?
A: They may be held for contempt of court pursuant If the comply is failed, the court may release a writ of bodily attachment.