FAQs

No. We coordinate with the appropriate enforcement officers, such as court-appointed sheriffs or licensed bailiffs, on your behalf as part of the enforcement process.

Sheriff and bailiff fees are set by regulation and depend on the action taken (e.g. serving documents, seizing property). These costs are usually added to the amount the debtor owes and may be recoverable.

If you’ve filed a Writ of Seizure and Sale with the land registry, the debt will remain registered against the property. This means proceeds from the sale may go toward satisfying your judgment.

Judgments can only be enforced against the person or entity named in the court order. However, if assets have been fraudulently transferred to a family member, legal remedies like a fraudulent conveyance claim may be available.

Yes. Debtors often understate or hide assets. Through debtor examinations or investigative tools, we can uncover income, property, or other means to recover your judgment.

If a debtor refuses to comply with court orders—such as skipping an examination—they can face serious consequences, including contempt proceedings, fines, or even jail time.

Once bankruptcy is declared, most enforcement actions must stop. However, you can file a claim with the trustee in bankruptcy, and in some cases, certain judgments (like those involving fraud) may still be enforceable.

No, enforcement is limited to recovering what the court has already awarded. If you believe emotional distress or other damages warrant a separate claim, a new legal action may be necessary.

No. Social assistance, such as Ontario Works or ODSP, is legally protected from enforcement. You cannot garnish or seize these funds.