How to Handle Your Debtors Who Moved Away

Trying to collect a judgment on a debtor who moved away?

Are you frustrated with debtors dodging your calls?

Are you having a hard time tracking down your debtors?

When you’re trying to collect a judgment from someone who has moved away, remember:

1. States are obligated to recognize judgments obtained in other states under the Full Faith and Credit provisions of the U.S. Constitution. Most states have foreign judgment recognition laws to facilitate enforcement of international judgments.
2. When the amount owed justifies the additional effort and expense, depending on where your debtor is located, you may be able to enforce your judgment in a foreign country.
3. You may be able to recover additional fees and court costs associated with chasing your debtor to the new location to collect your judgment. You should discuss this with your debt collector up front so you don’t end up with a huge bill for costs that are deducted from the money you recover.
4. Expect that you’ll need to hire a debt collector in the new state to enter the judgment with that state’s courts and initiate collection proceedings there.

Call Experienced Debt Collectors in Michigan Today!

If you’re a business owner, you may decide that having a debt collection law firm work on your unpaid invoices is your best choice. That’s an area we specialize in, and we’re happy to discuss your options.

Our attorneys know how to get results for our clients and they’re dedicated to getting a satisfactory outcome. Contact our debt collectors in Michigan today at (248) 645-2440 for a free no obligation consultation.

My Debtor Moved. Now What?

Are you wondering how you can still collect on your judgment?

Debtors are moving targets – hard to keep track of, hard to collect from. So, how do you find them to continue to demand payment?

When a debtor moves, use your best skip-tracing efforts to locate them. Make demands on the debtor in the new location and try to persuade them to pay. Verifying an address, phone number, and a new bank account or place of employment furthers the cause. 

If you have questions about how to pursue your claims after your debtor leaves, contact our debt collectors to help you create a strategy going forward. Muller, Muller, Richmond, Harms & Myers, P.C. can help you!

Debt Collectors in Michigan Fight for Your Creditors’ Rights!

If you’re a business owner, you should be spending your time conducting business rather than chasing down debts. Contact our debt collectors in Michigan today at (248) 645-2440 for a resolution to your collection matters. Let the experts worry so you have more time to focus on growing your business.

How to Decide if it's Time to Bring in the Pros!

Don’t wait too long to hire a debt collection attorney in Michigan to help you win your case. The older a debt gets, the more difficult it become to collect!

According to the Credit & Collections Kit for Dummies, written by Steven A. Harms, former senior partner at Muller, Muller, Richmond, Harms, & Myers, P.C., “no general rule suits all businesses” when it comes time to deciding when it’s time to bring in the pros to help you.

1. Economic trends in your industry. 
2. General economic conditions. 
3. Competition in your industry
4. Requirements of your auditors or banks. 
5. Factoring companies or receivable insurance contracts. 

Take the First Step! Contact an Attorney for Debt Collection in Michigan Today!

If you need the help of an attorney for debt collection in Michigan your first step is easy! Fill out the information form on our “Contact Us” page, or give us a call at 248-645-2440, to ask questions and figure out your next steps. We offer a free consultation and strategy meeting, no fees unless you win! Don’t let the money owed to you go away – get started today! We look forward to hearing from you.

Is it Time to Bring in the Pros?

Don’t wait too long to hire a debt collection attorney in Michigan to help you win your case. The older a debt gets, the more difficult it become to collect!

Collection professionals can make specific recommendations about when you should refer a debt to collections based on their knowledge of your industry and their collections experience. At Muller, Muller, Richmond, Harms & Myers, P.C. we can help you decide when it’s time to step up your collections and get a pro involved.

Learn more here!

Call Experienced Attorneys for Debt Collection in Michigan Now!

If you’re a business owner, you may decide that having a debt collection law firm work on your unpaid invoices is your best choice. That’s an area we specialize in, and we’re happy to discuss your options.

Our attorneys know how to get results for our clients and they’re dedicated to getting a satisfactory outcome. Contact our attorneys for debt collection in Michigan today at (248) 645-2440 for a free no obligation consultation.

How to Keep Your Debtor on a Payment Schedule

Are you having a hard time having your debtor stick to a payment schedule?

How can you ensure the payments keep coming in?

Do you need advice from professional debt collectors?

Before you threaten litigation, make sure you’ve laid a solid foundation. Although you can sue over any debt that’s owed to you, good collection practices improve your chances of winning and of collecting the entire amount you claim is due. 

• Formally demand payment. When the account becomes delinquent, issue a demand letter within the first 30 days. Follow up with your debtor in writing and orally reminding the debtor to pay.
• Work to resolve disputes. While following up on the unpaid debt, identify any disputes from your debtor. Although not all disputes can be resolved, when appropriate disputes should be resolved or settled.
• When appropriate, enter into a written repayment plan, permitting the debtor to pay off the agreed balance in installments.
• Keep good notes and records of your communication with the debtor, knowing that your collection may end up in court.

If you need further help keeping your payment plans on track for your debtors, Muller, Muller, Richmond, Harms & Myers can help you! 

Attorneys for Debt Collection in Michigan Fight for Your Creditors’ Rights!

If you’re a business owner, you should be spending your time conducting business rather than chasing down debts. Contact our experienced attorneys for debt collection in Michigan today at (248) 645-2440 for a resolution to your collection matters. Let the experts worry so you have more time to focus on growing your business.

Tips to Keep Your Payment Plans on Track

Are you having a hard time setting up a payment plan with your debtor?

Have recurring payments stalled?

How can you ensure the payments keep coming in?

After the payment plan is in effect, remind the debtor that you expect all installments to be paid on time:

Send statement to the debtor in advance of each payment due date. Restate the due date, amount due, and remaining balance.

Place reminder telephone calls. Remind the debtor that you expect all installments to be paid on time.

File for Debt Collection in Michigan Today!

If you’re a business owner, you may decide that having a debt collection law firm work on your unpaid invoices is your best choice. That’s an area we specialize in, and we’re happy to discuss your options.

The law firm of Muller, Muller, Richmond, Harms & Myers, P.C., has successfully represented and handled collection matters for more than 56 years. Our attorneys know how to get results for our clients and they are dedicated to getting a satisfactory outcome. Contact our firm to speak with a lawyer about debt collection in Michigan today at (248) 645-2440 for a free no obligation consultation.

When the Trial Goes Wrong: Consider an Appeal!

Did your trial result in an unfavorable outcome?

Do you think the judge misinterpreted the facts of your case?

Are you considering an appeal?

One of your first thoughts when you consider an appeal is likely to be, “This is going to cost me.” At times, an appeal can be as costly as a trial, and because of the slow progress of cases in most appellate courts, getting a decision on your appeal can take a very long time.

Learn more here!

Debt Collections in Michigan: Get started Today!

If you’re a business owner, you may decide that having a debt collection law firm work on your unpaid invoices is your best choice. That’s an area we specialize in, and we’re happy to discuss your options.

Our attorneys know how to get results for our clients and they’re dedicated to getting a satisfactory outcome. Contact our attorneys for debt collections in Michigan today at (248) 645-2440 for a free no obligation consultation.