Equity Find can assist you with Uncollected Court Money Judgments

We will locate their Bank Accounts and Assets, for restitution

Let Equity Find help you collect the money that is rightfully and legally owed to you. We are asset locators; we locate and seize assets in your behalf. 

Statistics show that almost 80% of all judicial judgments are never enforced. Judgments are awarded by the court system, but unfortunately the system then leaves the responsibility of enforcement or collection of the judgment to the judgment creditor.

We have the resources, expertise, and determination to enforce judgment you may have been awarded. We will conduct a thorough investigation to uncover any assets or sources of income, and take whatever steps are necessary to legally seize these assets.

If you have a valid court awarded civil judgment, criminal restitution award, or family law judgment of $3500.00 or more, we will use every method at our disposal to collect the full amount of the unpaid judgment. We will garnish wages, levy on bank accounts, place liens on real and personal property, and seize assets as necessary. In short, we will do everything legally possible to collect the monies awarded by the court

How it works:

1.      Judgment holder will assign the judgment to Equity Find for a period of time while we conduct an investigation as to the location of the subject, bank account and employment location and arrange proper documentation per court procedure. We then seize any assets we find and, once funds are collected, we receive 40% of the amount collected while you (judgment creditor/holder) receive 60% of the amount collected.

Here’s what to do

• Get a copy of your judgment. Fax or mail a copy of the judgment to us along with your name, address and telephone number so that we can contact you.

 Remember, we do not charge an application fee or require you to cover expenses. Expenses and legal costs incurred in the collection are advanced by us. There is absolutely no obligation on your part!

How does the judgment collection process work?
First, we enter into a contract specifying the terms of the assignment of the judgment. Then, you legally assign your judgment to us, making us the judgment creditor of record. Once we have filed the assignment with the court, we can take the steps necessary to enforce the judgment.

Is there any guarantee Equity Find will be able to collect a judgment?
No. Sometimes there are simply no assets to seize. You can be sure we will do our best, however, because we only get paid if we recover funds.

Why shouldn't I use an attorney to collect a judgment?
You can, if you are willing to put down a retainer, and pay a fee of between $150 and $250 per hour.

Is there a statute of limitations on executing my judgment?
Yes. Your state law sets a limit on how long a judgment is enforceable, called a Statute of Limitations. This period is usually from 5 to 20 years starting on the date your judgment was awarded. Some states provide a way of renewing your judgment for an additional period of time.

Can I recover interest on my unpaid judgment?
Usually, yes. Most judgments include a provision for the payment of interest from the day it was awarded. The actual interest rate and calculation process varies from state to state. With interest, your judgment could be worth significantly more than the day it was awarded.

Must I pay any of the expenses incurred in enforcing my judgment?
No. In fact, we purchase the judgment from you, usually on a future pay basis. At the time that we purchase your judgment, we've neither had the opportunity nor the legal right to investigate the judgment debtor. We can only do that after filing an 'Assignment of Judgment' with the courts. We then investigate the judgment debtor, and in accordance with the laws of your state, proceed with our enforcement efforts. Only after our investigation can we actually determine the value of the judgment. In most cases, the expenses incurred in enforcing the judgment are either added to the judgment and recovered from the judgment debtor, or they are deducted from the amount actually recovered. Either way, you have no upfront expense.

 How long before I will actually see results?
It all depends on the difficulty in locating the judgment debtor and in uncovering his assets. Some debtors are pretty adept at hiding their assets. They appear to live without any 'normal' means of support. We will try our best to get results in the first few weeks, but it could take months in a difficult case.

I have a judgment awarded in one state against a debtor who resides in another state. Can you help?
In most cases, yes. Especially if the judgment debtor answered your complaint or made an appearance at your hearing. If the judgment debtor didn't appear, the judgment is called a default judgment which is usually considered a weaker judgment. Each of us has the right to confront our accusers and to defend against any legal claims. So, if the debtor is able to show the court that he was not properly served, or served in the wrong capacity, he can file a motion asking the court to set aside the judgment. Overcoming this hurdle can be one of the most difficult in any enforcement effort. Especially when done across state lines.

How does all this work?
First, we complete an agreement detailing the specifics of the purchase of your judgment. If acceptable, you will then assign the judgment to us making us the assignee of record. Once we have filed the assignment documents with the court, we will have the legal right to investigate the judgment debtor and proceed with the process of enforcement. We will then make payment to you based on the funds recovered from the judgment debtor, per our agreement.

What is my next step?
Just complete the short online application. We will contact you by telephone and send the necessary documents for your signature. On return of the signed documents, we will immediately initiate enforcement of the judgment.

The personnel of equity find are NOT attorneys! Nothing read here is meant to be taken as legal advice. Please do not contact us asking for legal advice or advice on how to collect your own judgment. Should you desire legal advice, contact an attorney in the area of specialization which you require.