California state law extends several options to creditors trying to hold debtors accountable. In cases where one party falls behind on a payment arrangement or avoids communicating with a creditor, a lawsuit may be necessary. If creditors can convince the courts that...
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Out-of-State/ International Collections
How the courts can help creditors with out-of-state judgments
Consumers who owe others money are often eager to get their accounts back into good standing. They want to avoid or at least limit the credit consequences of their debt and prevent lawsuits brought by creditors. However, there are always a few bad apples willing to...
Enforcing a judgment originally obtained in a sister state
Some companies attempting to collect on debts have a relatively straightforward process ahead of them. The people or businesses who owe money follow a payment plan and consistently reduce what they owe by sending monthly payments. Other times, creditors may have a...
What does it mean to domesticate a foreign judgment?
The legal system is slightly different in every state. Statutes and court precedents are slightly different from one jurisdiction to another. Some people try to use that fact to their advantage when they face legal consequences for their actions or choices. They might...
Enforcing a sister-state judgment in California
Most people who borrow money or sign financial agreements will eventually make good on their obligations. They will make monthly payments until they have fully covered the balance owed and will do their best to keep their accounts in good standing. However, there are...
We help out-of-state creditors
The legal system is designed so that different courts have different jurisdictions. Generally speaking, those who wish to take legal action against a debtor must file papers in the jurisdiction where the debtor owns assets. For example, they may reside in New Mexico,...
We help enforce sister-state judgements in California
A sister state judgment is not enforceable in the state until it is authenticated or registered as a California judgment. However, plaintiffs can also file a suit that establishes judgment here. Since judgments don't always involve money, it may be a matter of...
What happens when a debtor moves assets out of state?
When an individual or business owes your company money, you may need to compel them to pay by engaging in collection activity. Sending letters and calling can help but may not result in the complete repayment of the debt. When standard collection tactics don't work,...
How to collect a debt from assets hidden overseas
One tactic debtors may use to try and keep their assets out of the reach of their creditors is to move them overseas. Their thinking is that once the money crosses an international border, you cannot touch it as a creditor. You may wonder if there's some validity to...
What If A Debtor’s Money Is Overseas?
As a business trying to manage its cash flow, you can only vet those you do business with to such an extent before it becomes untenable for your operation. Most people will act scrupulously when it comes to their business interactions, but when a customer or business...