Our experts will help you think through your options, so you can make a more informed decision before filing.
There will be a 2-3 month wait between the time that you file and your trial date. During that time, you might need help rescheduling, filing for an amendment, a subpoena or other unforseen events. We'll be here to help you for that to.
So you filed the claim, waited for months, prepared your arguments and won your case! But now the defendant won't pay!!! Not to worry, we got you covered here as well.
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This is where everyone starts. Once you know that you have a case for small claims court, have considered the demand letter option and are sure you want to move forward, you can start the process.
Once you've filed your claim, it's time to let the defendant know that you're bringing an action against them in Small Claims Court.
It's important to note that YOU OR ANYONE LISTED IN THE CASE can NOT serve the defendant. Service can take place in many ways. In face the process varies by state, so be sure to check out some articles from our blog to find out the specifics about serving in your state.
This will take place approximately 60-90 days after you file. Once again, it's important to understand that you must argue your case PERSONALLY - you can NOT hire an attorney to represent you in court.
Generally speaking, you will need to plan out your arguments, prepare your proof, ensure that you have your PROOF OF SERVICE, confirm any witnesses you plan on calling and arrange for the court to assist you if you are disabled or need an interpreter. Learn more about the specifics from your state here.
This is where you may run into issues wherein the defendant refuses to pay, even though you won the judgement! Contact us quickly if the defendant doesn't pay within the first 30 days, we'll help you think through ways to enforce the judgement.
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