A writ of garnishment allows you to seek payment from money in the debtor’s bank account or a portion of their wages, but issuance is only the beginning. Obtaining it does not transfer those assets to you, as several procedural steps follow before the court can apply...
A business can do everything right and still face unpaid invoices or loan defaults. That is why many companies ask for a personal guarantee before extending credit. A personal guarantee can give creditors another way to recover money if a business cannot pay. What is...
It is important to protect the future of your business, which is why businesses must act fast to recover commercial debts. Mistakes can be made early when collecting commercial debts. Understanding how these mistakes happen can help businesses avoid unresolved debt....
Small businesses count on income from sales to stay afloat, but they don’t always receive the payments they’re due. This can create pressure for a small business, even if it otherwise appears to be profitable on paper. Cash flow for small business is important because...
Debt collection looks like a uniform process across state lines. In Florida, it is anything but. The state's asset protection laws, domestication requirements, and localized court procedures create a framework that consistently favors debtors, unless the creditor has...
A court judgment from another state does not automatically grant a creditor enforcement power in Florida. If a debtor holds assets within the state, Florida courts must first legally recognize the judgment before any collection action can begin. To collect on an...
Bulk buying and wholesale buying are very common in some industries. But there can be some financial risk, as a significant amount of money is tied up in a single order. These practices are slightly different. With bulk buying, the goal is usually to get a lower price...
Every successful business owner will eventually have to cope with an unfortunate aspect of commerce — collecting unpaid debts from clients and customers. The collection process can be cumbersome and long, leading many busy executives to let their unpaid collections...
Businesses that rent equipment to other companies or that finance equipment purchases typically use the machinery or devices they provide to organizations as collateral for attached financial obligations. Most businesses that need machinery and specialized equipment...
Winning a judgment in another country does not always mean the matter is fully resolved. If the person or business involved has assets in Florida, additional legal steps may be required before collection efforts can begin. Florida courts may recognize and enforce...