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Pfaendung is the German term for the legal process of attachment or seizure of a debtor's assets to enforce payment of a debt.

A creditor who has obtained a court judgment or an enforcement order against a debtor can initiate a Pfaendung.

Various types of assets can be subject to Pfaendung, including wages, bank accounts, real estate, vehicles, and other valuable possessions.

The creditor first obtains an attachment order from the court. The order is then served to the debtor, and their assets are identified and seized by a court-appointed bailiff or enforcement officer.

In certain cases, such as tax debts or unpaid child support, government authorities may have the power to initiate a Pfaendung without obtaining a court judgment.

The seized assets are typically sold at public auction, and the proceeds are used to satisfy the debt owed by the debtor.

The debtor may face financial difficulties due to the loss of their assets, and their creditworthiness may be negatively affected. The Pfaendung also serves as a strong signal to other potential creditors.

Debtors have the right to challenge the Pfaendung in court if they believe it was wrongfully initiated. In some cases, they may be able to negotiate a settlement or arrange for installment payments to stop the Pfaendung.

Once a Pfaendung is initiated, it remains in effect until the debt is fully satisfied or until the court decides to terminate it based on certain conditions.

Some assets, such as essential household items, a minimum amount of income, or items protected by law (e.g., pension benefits), may be exempt from seizure in a Pfaendung.