Civil

EJ-125: Application and Order for Appearance and Examination

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This form lets a creditor or judgment holder ask a court to order a debtor to appear in court and answer questions about their finances and assets. Debt collectors and creditors use it to find out what money or property a debtor has so they can collect on a judgment.

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Forms that go with EJ-125

EJ-001RequiredAbstract of Judgment—Civil and Small ClaimsThe Abstract of Judgment (Civil) is typically the underlying judgment document that establishes the debt being enforced, making it foundational before filing an EJ-125 examination order.›EJ-130Often filed with itWrit of ExecutionThe Writ of Execution (EJ-130) is typically obtained before or alongside the EJ-125 to enforce the judgment and compel the debtor's appearance for examination.›EJ-152Often filed with itMemorandum of GarnisheeThe Claim of Exemption (Enforcement of Judgment) is filed by the judgment debtor to protect certain assets identified during or after the examination process.›EJ-165Next stepFinancial StatementThe Earnings Withholding Order (EJ-165) is frequently the next enforcement step taken after the examination reveals the debtor's employment and income information.›EJ-155Next stepExemptions from The Enforcement of JudgmentsThe Notice of Opposition to Claim of Exemption is the next step in sequence for the judgment creditor to contest any exemption claims raised by the debtor following asset disclosure from the examination.›SC-134AlternativeApplication and Order to Produce Statement of Assets and to Appear For ExaminationIn small claims matters, this Application and Order for Appearance and Examination (Small Claims) serves as an alternative examination form when the underlying judgment originated from small claims court.›

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