You were awarded a monetary judgment. Now what? 1. Wait to act until the end of the appeal period. After a judgment is issued, debtors have a period of time in which they can file an appeal. Beginning your collection
Top Ten List
Our top ten list of excuses debtors have used to not pay their debt…some are of the classic ‘dog ate my homework’ variety, some are hilarious and original. 10. Bill? I never got a bill. 9. My cat got sick.
Low unemployment rate is good news for judgment creditors
The economy is improving, in fact, the unemployment rate has hit a 49-year low, which is good news for everyone, but for judgment creditors this news is extra sweet. More people back in the workforce means your judgment debtor is
Monetary Judgment Case Headed to Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court will soon decide if a wrongfully convicted man will receive the 13.2 million dollars that was awarded to him in a monetary judgment two years ago. David Ayers spent 11 years in prison for the 1999
Judgments to No Longer Appear on Credit Reports
There are some regulatory changes coming July 1st, 2017 that may boost the credit scores of 12 million Americans. Good news, right? Well maybe not for judgment creditors. The three major credit reporting agencies, Experian, TransUnion and Equifax will no longer
Ridiculous Florida Laws
Ahhh Florida…the state where towering palm trees and beautiful white sandy beaches meet totally bizarre news stories and ridiculous laws. One quick look at the wildly popular Twitter account, ‘Florida Man’, will give you a glimpse at just how truly
So you won your lawsuit. Now what?
Once you’ve been awarded a monetary judgment, it becomes very clear the court is not a judgment enforcement agency. You’ve won, but when will you actually get paid? The debtor will most likely not write you a check on
Top 3 scenarios you should definitely hire an investigator
Investigation is an invaluable tool in business. While it might seem tempting to pass up the initial expense, spending the money to get it done can save you incredible costs in the long run. If nothing else, there are three scenarios when you
Florida Judgment Interest
If you are awarded a judgment in Florida, chances are, you are entitled to interest which accrues from the time the judgment is entered until it is paid (post judgment interest). In some cases, you are also entitled to interest
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