Post-Judgment Examination across Greater Montreal and surrounding areas | Identify Debtor Assets

A court judgment is the beginning of the recovery process, not the end. When a debtor’s financial situation and assets are unknown, enforcement becomes questionable and unsuccessful attempts become costly. At QCO Bailiffs (Quici Cardazzi Ordekian) we provide professional and strategic post-judgment examinations across Greater Montreal – including the Island of Montreal, Laval, Longueuil and the North & South Shores.

What Is a Post-Judgment Examination?

A post-judgment examination is a legal procedure that allows a creditor by way of Bailiff to formally question a debtor about their financial situation after a court judgment has been rendered. Conducted in accordance with Quebec’s Code of Civil Procedure, the examination is used to establish and obtain the debtor’s source of income or any other employment, banking institutions and property, providing the creditor with the necessary information to identify the most effective enforcement measure.

Who Is this service For?

This service is designed for any creditor needing further information and clarity on the debtor’s assets before proceeding with enforcement:

Lawyers and legal professionals coordinating judgment enforcement on behalf of clients
Creditors holding a judgment but uncertain on the debtor’s ability to pay
Businesses assessing whether a commercial debt is worth pursuing
Individuals who have obtained a court judgment and want to understand their next steps

What Information Can a Post-Judgment Examination Reveal?

The examination is designed to surface financial information that determines which enforcement option is most viable. It may provide details regarding:

Sources of income: Employment, self-employment, rental or other sources of revenue.
Employment information: Employer identity, position of employee and compensation
Banking and financial information: Institutions holding accounts
Movable and immovable property: Assets that may be subject to seizure.
Overall financial position: Liabilities, obligations and overall capacity to satisfy the judgment.

The goal is not simply to gather information, but to determine which enforcement measure is most appropriate and likely to succeed in regard to your specific file.

How does the Process Work?

Once your mandate is received, we review the file and the judgment, then coordinate each procedural step required to conduct the examination. The process is as follows:

Review the judgment and any other information at the creditor’s disposal
Preparation and coordination of the service of judgment or any legal document required to summon the debtor
Conduct the examination in accordance with the applicable procedural rules
A record of the financial information obtained
Follow-up with the creditor to assess the appropriate next steps and available enforcement options

Each file is assessed individually. The utility of a post-judgment examination depends on the debtor’s circumstances and the nature of the information sought.

Our approach

Proceeding with enforcement without adequate information can lead to unsuccessful attempts and unnecessary costs that yield no results. An examination can determine a debtor’s position before committing to enforcement.

At QCO Bailiffs, each post-judgment examination is handled with:

Thorough preparation and careful organization before the procedure
Attention to the procedural requirements at each step
Clear communication with the creditor throughout the process
A practical recovery-focused approach at obtaining the information that matters for future enforcement
Follow-up on the next steps and how to move forward

Service Hours & Coverage | Fast & Flexible

Financial situations change. Acting promptly after obtaining a judgment preserves your options.

Hours: Monday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Urgent and priority mandates available

Coverage: Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, North Shore & South Shore

Why Choose QCO Bailiffs?

Effective debt recovery starts with the right information. At QCO Bailiffs we bring the procedural expertise and recovery-focused approach needed to make your post-judgment examination count.

Rigorous file handling: Every procedural detail managed with precision
Practical focus: We help you identify what information matters most for your file
Bilingual service: Same standard in French and English.

Full geographic coverage: One firm covering Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, North & South Shore.

Procedural compliance: Conducted under Québec’s Code of Civil Procedure.
Proactive follow-up: Clear direction on the next steps once the examination is completed
Personalized service: Each mandate structured around your specific recovery objectives

Find Out A Debtor’s Assets

Send us the judgment and the information at your disposal. We’ll confirm all details before proceeding.