What happens if I am unable to pay a small claims court judgment?

In Hawaii, if you are unable to pay the small claims court judgment, you can ask the court for an extension of time to pay. You can also ask the court to approve a payment plan that allows you to pay the amount due in installments. If the court agrees, you must follow the terms of the payment plan. If you still are unable to pay the judgment amount, the court can garnish your wages or put a lien on your property. Wage garnishment requires an employer to take a portion of your wages each pay period to satisfy the judgment. A lien on property lasts until the debt is paid in full. The court can also issue an Order of Garnishment against your bank accounts or other financial accounts. In addition, you may have to appear in court in order to explain why you are unable to pay the judgment. The court may choose to modify the judgment amount, extend the court-ordered payment plan, or take other actions. It is important to remember that any actions taken by the court must be taken in accordance with the Hawaii State Law.

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