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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...
Winning a judgment is only half the battle. The real struggle begins when debtors claim they are "broke" while simultaneously maintaining their lifestyle, running businesses, or transferring property to family members. If you suspect a debtor is hiding assets rather...
Business arrangements are often mutually beneficial, one party exchanging a service or good in exchange for payment from the other. But what happens when this arrangement goes awry? What happens when the other party refuses to pay? Unfortunately, such issues are all...
Not all debts are created equal. Some accounts practically collect themselves once you send a demand letter. Others turn into long, expensive battles that drain your resources. If you have ever wondered why, it comes down to collectability — how likely you are to...
Collecting a commercial debt from a business that has closed can be challenging. When a business shuts its doors, it may leave unpaid debts behind, and recovering that money requires specific steps. In California, creditors have legal options to pursue payment, but...
You provided a service, delivered a product, or secured a court judgment confirming your right to payment. Now, you face the challenge of uncollected debt. Waiting for the money you are owed can feel like a drag, and understanding the collection process can put your...
When a creditor wins a lawsuit in California, they can place a judgment lien on the debtor’s property to secure payment. This lien attaches to real property, such as a house or land, and makes it more difficult for the debtor to sell or refinance until they pay the...
Old business debts are absolutely collectible, and letting years go by doesn’t erase what’s owed to you. Commercial debts don’t age the way consumer debts do, which means you can still enforce contracts, restart the clock with partial payments and track down debtors...