Collecting Your Judgment in Addison County
You won in Vermont — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Addison County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Addison County
Local court
Addison Superior Court - Civil Division
7 Mahady Court, Suite 2, Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-4237
Who enforces the order
The Addison 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 Vermont law. See the full Vermont guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form Motion for Financial Disclosure (Form 100-00279); Financial Disclosure Affidavit (Form 100-00127)Financial Disclosure Hearing (debtor's examination of ability to pay)
Wage garnishment
Form Motion for Trustee Process – wages (Form 100-00506); non-wage Trustee Process (Form 100-00505)Up to 25% of disposable weekly earnings (federal CCPA cap); exempt = greater of 75% of weekly disposable earnings or 30x the federal minimum wage
Bank levy
Form Motion for Trustee Process – non-wage (Form 100-00505); Writ of Execution (Form 100-00502)Trustee Process (non-wage / bank accounts) and Writ of Execution
Property lien
Record a certified copy of the judgment (judgment lien) in the land records of the town/city clerk where the debtor's real property is located under 12 V.S.A. § 2901–2902.
Doing it yourself in Addison County
Vermont'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.
Addison County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Addison County, that is typically Addison Superior Court - Civil Division, 7 Mahady Court, Suite 2, Middlebury, VT 05753 ((802) 388-4237). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Addison 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 Addison 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 Vermont
General information about collecting a money judgment in Addison County, Vermont — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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