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Term Definition Lien; Spousal Lien on Marital Property - an encumbrance placed upon property owned by a judgment debtor which prevents the sale, transfer of title, or refinancing of the property until the debt is paid.
Application in Divorce In law liens happen in a number of circumstances.

Governments put liens against property in the event of nonpayment of taxes. A homeowner who fails to keep his sidewalk and curbs in good repair may deed recording ownership and thereby encumbers the property.

In general, a order is known as a writ of attachment.

In divorce actions, spouses can spouse.

Courts issue attachments to preserve marital litigation. In other words, the title is not clear.

Most writs of attachment is effected.

See also Attachment; Lis Pendens.