Category: judgment collection

One tool in the judgment collection toolbox is the judgment lien. While similar to other types of property liens, the judgment lien is distinct in a couple of ways. We advise anyone thinking of seeking a judgment against another party to learn as much as possible beforehand, including the details...

It is common for Judgment Collectors to take cases only after a client has first attempted to collect an-house. We don’t mind. We are happy to help whenever we can. But it is always interesting to speak with new clients regarding the things that they find most difficult about judgment...

Judgment collection agencies have a language all their own. We talk about things in the office that do not make sense to people outside of our industry. Our industry is no different to any other in that regard. But as a judgment creditor, you need at least a basic understanding of the language just...

We used a previous blog post to discuss the different types of judgments above and beyond money judgments. One we did not get into is the confession judgment or, as it’s known in the state of Utah, a Judgment by Confession. Not every state recognizes the confession judgment. In fact, some...

Judgment Collectors operates in nearly a dozen states, including Michigan. Due to the rules governing how money judgments can be collected, getting paid in Michigan can be challenging. But that’s why we recommend turning your judgment over to us. By collecting on your behalf, we make the...

As this post is being written, spring is just around the corner. It has been a long winter here in Utah, and we are looking forward to warmer temperatures and more sunshine. We bet you are too. As long as we’re talking about spring though, let’s also talk about judgments. Spring is a...

Winning a judgment in Idaho is the first step in righting certain types of civil wrongs. Then again, winning does not settle things entirely. The matter of enforcement follows. When enforcement includes judgment collection, a creditor’s actions are governed by an established process and set...

It is no secret that judgment creditors often try collecting on their own. Some are fully prepared for what it takes to collect while others are not. Creditors in that latter group can easily find themselves worn out and frustrated by dealing with uncooperative debtors. That is where agency...

A key aspect of the Judgment Collectors brand is our commitment to working on consignment. Rather than purchasing judgments outright, we simply represent our clients as agents attempting to collect on their behalf. We charge a fee for our service – but only if we succeed in collecting a judgment...

Judgment collection is a fascinating enterprise with its own language and terms. For example, consider the satisfaction of judgment. Have you ever heard of it? Do you know what it is and why it matters to both judgment creditors and debtors? If not, you’re about to learn the basics. A...