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Old 04-29-2009, 07:15 PM
Michelle515
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Default Collect Small Claims Court Judgment

Can someone please tell me all of the options I have to collect a judgment?
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Old 04-29-2009, 08:03 PM
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There are lots of options. It depends on how much time and money you want to spend.

You can write a letter and demend payment.

Your attorney can write a letter and demand payment.

You can ask the court for an order to garnish the other party's bank account.

You can ask the court for an order allowing you to put a lein on property (homes, real estate, etc.) so that they can't sell or transfer it without clearing the order (paying you).

Of course some of these assume that you already KNOW about the other party's bank accounts and other holdings. If you don't, you'll need to do some research to FIND those. Collections is the WORST part of the small claims process. It's not like on Judge Judy where the gavel comes down and the money shows up or they get a check before they leave the premesis. In reality, it's time consuming, can be expensive, and can be frustrating - and STILL not end up putting any of the judgement into your pocket in the form of cash.

Look around online for collections help, or, you can check out helpful guides like:

HOW TO COLLECT THE MONEY PEOPLE OWE YOU: A Complete Step-by-Step Credit and Collections Guide for Small Businesses and Individuals
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