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Justice of the Peace Colorado County Precinct 2

Chapter 7 bankruptcy explained with insights from a creditor attorney

 

Justice of the Peace Colorado County Precinct 2 is presided over by the Honorable Judge Boe Reeves. The court is located at 105 E. Main, Weimar, Texas 78962. The Texas Constitution mandates that each county establish between one and eight justice of the peace precincts based on population, with one or two courts per precinct.

In Colorado County, there are 4 Justice of the Peace courts. Judge Boe Reeves oversees civil matters with controversies up to $10,000, exclusive of interest, and has jurisdiction over eviction cases and certain deed restriction enforcement suits.


You Got Your Judgment. Now What?

Obtaining a judgment in Justice Court is just the first step in the collections process. Collecting that judgment often requires additional effort. This is especially true when debtors either cannot or will not pay. Understanding how to navigate this process is critical—whether you’re a creditor or a debtor.


Enforcement Tools for Creditors

Once you have a judgment, you can utilize the following tools to collect your debt:

  1. Abstract of Judgment:
    Filing this document creates a lien on any non-exempt real property the debtor owns in the county where the abstract is recorded.
  2. Writ of Execution:
    This allows a sheriff or constable to seize certain non-exempt personal property from the debtor. The property is then sold at auction, and proceeds are applied to the judgment.
  3. Writ of Garnishment:
    Perhaps the most powerful tool, a writ of garnishment enables creditors to access funds in the debtor’s bank accounts. It is often the fastest route to recovery. However, Texas law protects certain funds like Social Security and retirement accounts.
  4. Turnover Orders:
    These require the debtor to turn over non-exempt property or other assets to satisfy the judgment. A hearing is required to obtain this order.

Debtors’ Options: A Path to Bankruptcy

If you’re a debtor facing garnishments or asset seizures, bankruptcy might be a lifeline. As a debtor’s attorney with over 25 years of experience and more than 4,000 Chapter 7 and 13 cases filed, I can attest to how bankruptcy can:

  • Stop garnishments immediately upon filing.
  • Protect your home, car, and exempt assets under Texas law.
  • Discharge unsecured debts, giving you a fresh financial start.

Why Choose Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy isn’t about failure—it’s about starting over. If you’re being sued or facing aggressive collection actions, bankruptcy might be your most powerful tool to regain control of your financial life. My firm specializes in empowering clients to move forward confidently, shedding the weight of past debts.

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Michael Busby is a Houston divorce lawyer who has been in practice for over 20 years and appears daily in the Family Law Courts of Harris County and Fort Bend County Texas

Busby & Associates , have two Houston Offices, one in Chinatown, Houston Texas and another in Independent Heights, Houston, Texas. Michael Busby is Board Certified in Family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.