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What is Domestication of a Debt?
Oftentimes when people are owed money, they begin to research all of the options available to them and one of the keywords that comes up frequently is Domestication of a debt. You may have also come across other terms such as sister state judgment. To make sure that you are most informed the following… Read More »
What is a Sister-State Judgment?
Sister-state judgments are simply out of state judgments. It is any part of any judgment, decree or court order from a US court outside of California requiring the payment of money to satisfy the judgment. This does not include child support orders. To enforce a sister-state monetary judgment, you do have to follow certain… Read More »
3 Things You Need to Know About Collecting a Judgment Against Another Business
You have been successful in going to court, either small claims or regular superior court depending on the size of your claim, and now it is time to collect your judgment against the business you sued, which is now the judgment debtor. When collecting a judgment against another business, here are 3 things you… Read More »
How Can Contractors Collect on a Mechanic’s Lien?
Mechanic’s liens were created to protect contractors and subcontractors who have supplied their labor and materials to a project so that their efforts are paid. Before a contractor can collect on a mechanic’s lien, he or she must be certain that all preconditions for recording the lien have been met. First, as a contractor… Read More »
Can I Collect a Judgment if It’s Out-of-State?
An out-of-state judgment can be enforced so long as certain conditions are met. Most states, though not California, have adopted the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act, though the Full Faith and Credit provision found in the US Constitution also provides for most the assurance that a judgment rendered in another state will be… Read More »
What are My Options for Collecting Money Owed to Me?
It is frustrating when someone owes you money and is unwilling to pay you. If the debt is small, you can go to small claims court, pay a small filing fee, serve the debtor, usually by certified mail, and wait for your court date. If you have supporting evidence of the debt and that… Read More »
How Does the Law Help Victims of Child Abuse?
Child care abuse is one of the most insidious and damaging of crimes. Helpless children are at the mercy of parents, guardians, coaches, teachers and others. Although a child can suffer considerable physical injury, the emotional harm can last a lifetime with many victims becoming abusers themselves or homeless, drug addicted or criminals. Seeking… Read More »
Are Social Workers Liable if They Fail to Identify Child Abuse?
Child abuse is a horrific crime, typically inflicted by someone the child knows or trusts such as a parent, relative, foster parent, baby sitter, athletic coach,educator or legal guardian. Because children are usually too afraid or intimidated to report abuse to those who could help them, it is up to service professionals such as… Read More »
How are Commercial Collections Different from Personal Collections?
Personal collections involve the process used to collect on a debt owed by a private individual for a personal or family purpose in most instances. Commercial collections are generally for past-due receivables of a business owed to another business or individual for a business-related transaction or debt. How is a Commercial Collection Performed? Typically,… Read More »
Debt Collection Agency or Lawyer?
Once you have exhausted your requests to a debtor for payment, you may wish to consider other means for debt collection. Your options are to either retain an attorney or hire a debt collection agency. Which option is right for you? In either case, you will have to pay a fee that will be… Read More »
