Legal options for averting or postponing enforcement proceedings (garnishment, eviction), such as by filing a motion for a stay of enforcement.
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Quick answer
Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Varies by case
File a motion for a stay of enforcement with the local court
§ 765a of the Code of Civil Procedure: Motion for a temporary stay of proceedings on grounds of undue hardship.
Demonstration of exceptional hardship
For example, the threat of homelessness in the event of eviction.
Court ruling
A court may temporarily suspend enforcement.
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Who is eligible?
Debtors who are subject to an enforcement order and wish to prevent enforcement.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 3 days
Success rate
approx. 40.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
10–80 € depending on the certificate/procedure.
Usually about 3 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.