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A difficult part of debt collection is being able to get the money itself, especially if the person you lent to has moved their assets where you cannot find them. Knowing what your options are if this situation arises can help you recover the money you are entitled...
When a customer defaults on equipment financing or stops paying lease obligations, you face a critical commercial debt collection decision: should you repossess the equipment, sue for monetary damages, or pursue both remedies? The wrong choice can cost you tens of...
When another business owes you money, waiting feels like the prudent choice. It is not. Delaying your collection efforts can cost you far more than the debt itself. That is why acting early gives you the best chance of recovering what they owe you and avoiding costly...
Sometimes pushing too hard can cost you more than you think. This is how aggressive collection tactics can force a struggling business into bankruptcy, leaving you with far less than what your debtor owes you. Hence, understanding how to collect debt from a...
For many businesses in California, winning a court case is often only half the battle. You might find yourself holding a “paper judgment” against a debtor who currently lacks attachable assets. While frustrating, this is rarely a total loss. Successful collection is a...
When a court enters a judgment against you in California, the other party may try to collect the debt through wage garnishment. In many cases, this process relies on a court order called an earnings withholding order. That order directs your employer to hold back part...
In California, you cannot repossess advice once provided. Whether you are an accountant, consultant, or lawyer, an unpaid invoice is an immediate dent to your cash flow. Protecting your practice requires shifting from simply “billing” for time to “securing” revenue...
When you pursue judgment enforcement in California, a bank levy can appear to be a direct path to collect money. In practice, recovery may not always match expectations. Several legal and practical limits can reduce how much you actually collect, even when the levy...
Extending credit to a family-owned business or a closely held company can be beneficial—until they stop holding up their end of the bargain. The line between the business and family is often blurred, and companies can use this to avoid payment. If you want your money...
Debtors often respond to a judgment with the same script: no job, no money, no assets. Courts do not accept those claims at face value, especially when the debtor’s conduct suggests concealment. Creditors have lawful tools to identify assets, trace transfers, document...