Frequently Asked Questions

• Someone Owes Me Money And They Have Not Paid Me, What Can I Do?
  If the person that owes you money does not pay you back after you request that they do, then you can file a lawsuit against them.  Depending upon how much money is owed you may be able to file … more
• I Sued Someone In Small Claims Court And I Won My Case. Now What?
  Many times, people do not realize that the collection of a debt is a two-step process.  First you have to sue and win then you need to collect.  If you file a lawsuit in court and you … more
• What Methods are Available for a Creditor to Collect on a Judgment?
  Each state’s civil code lists the different methods that are available to a person who is trying to collect on a judgment.  Some of the more common methods include the following: Wage … more
• I Got A Judgment Against Someone Many Years Ago – Can I Still Try To Collect From Them?
  Yes, depending on how long it has been since you obtained the judgment.  While state laws vary, most states allow you to collect for an initial period of ten years or so, then you can usually … more
• Can a Judgment Creditor Obtain a Lien Against the Debtor's House?
  Yes.  A judgment creditor can take the judgment and file it in the county recorder’s office, which will then show up as a debt on the debtor’s title to their home that must be paid … more