Judgment enforcement: costs, timing and risks

Advokato can help a creditor assess and pursue enforcement of a Georgian court judgment, subject to a conflict check and agreed scope. We check whether the decision is enforceable, reconcile the unpaid obligation, prepare the application and represent you in the agreed enforcement steps. A court win does not itself produce payment: recoverable assets, competing claims and procedural obstacles matter. The bailiff exercises compulsory powers; the lawyer prepares requests and protects your procedural position.

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Judgment Enforcement

Move from a Georgian court judgment to a practical enforcement plan, with the correct documents, a realistic cost assessment and defined representation.

Before acting, verify the legal basis, deadline and consistency of the documents. This guide is a preparation framework, not an individual legal opinion.

What drives cost

Legal fees depend on the obligation, number of parties and assets, file condition, existing proceedings, urgency, negotiation and challenge scope. Official enforcement fees and any creditor advance are separate from the lawyer's fee and may depend on statutory exemptions and the case category. Valuation, translation, registry information and other necessary third-party costs are identified separately. Agree scope and a written quote first; no fixed total or recovery guarantee is assumed.

What drives timing

We confirm preparation timing after checking the file and availability. Actual recovery depends on enforceability, assets, notifications, objections, sale procedures, other creditors and possible suspension or insolvency. No universal collection date is reliable. Give us the dates of the bailiff's action and receipt of any decision immediately; requesting a consultation does not pause a deadline or confirm an appointment.

Key risks and common mistakes

A judgment against a company does not automatically authorise recovery from its shareholder, director or another person's property.
An incorrect writ, missing enforceability evidence or failure to deduct payments can obstruct or distort enforcement.
No available assets, prior security, other creditors, insolvency or disputed ownership may reduce or delay actual recovery.
Negotiations or a complaint do not automatically stop enforcement. Informal payment promises can leave a deadline running.

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Current Georgian legal text and editorial content checked on 28 October 2026. Prepared with AI assistance; general information, not an individual opinion or a claim of review by a named lawyer.

Official sources

Law on Enforcement Proceedings — Articles 18, 18³, 20, 25, 25¹ and 38 (Georgian)

Act on a verified planFacts, deadlines and current law may differ. Obtain a case assessment before individual action.