Collecting Your Judgment in Ward County
You won in Texas — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Ward County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Ward County
Local court
Ward County Courthouse
400 S. Allen, Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-3294
Who enforces the order
The Ward County sheriff/marshal carries out levies and wage withholding once the court issues your order. Real-estate liens are recorded with the county recorder where the property sits.
Your collection options
These follow Texas law. See the full Texas guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Post-judgment discovery / order for examination of judgment debtor
Wage garnishment (restricted)
Not generally available for consumer debts in this state — use a levy or lien instead.
Bank levy
Writ of garnishment (bank account)
Property lien
Record a certified abstract of judgment with the county clerk in each county where the debtor owns (or may own) non-exempt real property; the lien attaches on recording and indexing (Tex. Prop. Code 52.001-52.006). The lien does NOT attach to homestead property.
Doing it yourself in Ward County
Texas's enforcement forms are built for self-represented creditors, and the court and sheriff fees are modest and usually recoverable from the debtor. If you'd rather hand it off entirely, judgment-recovery firms and collections attorneys typically charge 33–50% of what they recover.
Ward County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Ward County, that is typically Ward County Courthouse, 400 S. Allen, Monahans, TX 79756 ((432) 943-3294). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Ward County sheriff (or marshal/constable, depending on the county) carries out levies and wage withholding once the court issues the order. Contact their civil division for the current levy fee — it's a modest, recoverable cost, and the steps below cover when to pay it.
No — judgment collection isn't a service we offer. This guide covers the do-it-yourself path for Ward County step by step. If you'd rather hand it off, judgment-recovery firms and collections attorneys typically charge 33–50% of what they recover.
Nearby counties in Texas
General information about collecting a money judgment in Ward County, Texas — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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