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Debt Collections FAQs

• Q: Someone Owes Me Money And They Have Not Paid Me, What Can I Do?
  A: 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 … More
• Q: I Sued Someone In Small Claims Court And I Won My Case. Now What?
  A: 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 … More
• Q: How Can I "collect" On The Judgment?
  A: 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 … More
• Q: I Got A Judgment On Someone Many Years Ago – Can I Still Try To Collect From Them?
  A: Yes. Most states allow you to collect for an initial period of ten years or so, then you can usually file paperwork with the court that allows you to … More
• Q: I Heard That If I Have A Judgment Then I Can "lien" A Persons House. What Does That Mean?
  A: To “lien” a house means that you take the judgment and you file it in the county recorder’s office which will then show up as a debt on the … More