question about abstract judgment or judgment lien

[onlywayout]

I have an abstract judgment (judgment lien in california) recorded. I own no real property. I understand that after ch7 discharge the judgment cant be collected but it will still be there as there arent any grounds to get it vacated. Since I cant get the judgment vacated, I cant avoid the lien. It is my understanding the lien wont attach any property acquired after the BK. Is this correct?

[HHM]

Whether it can vacated depends on the nature of the underlying debt. If the underlying debt was unsecured and would other wise discharged in a BK, then the judgment can be vacated.

[onlywayout]

Whether it can vacated depends on the nature of the underlying debt. If the underlying debt was unsecured and would other wise discharged in a BK, then the judgment can be vacated.

In California? How so? The reasons under which a judgment can be vacated are few, and I dont have one. The lien can be avoided if it gets in the way of an exemption, but that isnt the case here since I am not a homeowner.

[justbroke]

In California? How so? The reasons under which a judgment can be vacated are few, and I dont have one. The lien can be avoided if it gets in the way of an exemption, but that isnt the case here since I am not a homeowner.

You need to explain exactly what the underlying debt was. Also, if that debt was secured by any property. HHM was giving a generic answer. I'm sure he'll get more specific as he gets more details. I may even jump in too.

[onlywayout]

the judgment is a default judgment from a lawsuit for breach of contract from a failed business i had years ago.

Some states allow a judgment to be vacated if the debt from it has been discharged. California has no such provision as far as I can tell, of the allowable reasons to vacate a judgment, I dont have one.