What is judgment recovery?

Investigations Involving Judgment Recovery

  • Asset Searches
  • Skip Tracing
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Financial Checks
  • Background Checks
  • Missing Persons Investigations
  • Fugitive Recovery
  • Employment Checks
  • Surveillance

Judgment recovery is the process of collecting money from debtors who have been commended to pay a creditor by a court.

In some cases, the debtor, or entity called to pay the damages, will hide their assets, refuse to pay, or disappear to avoid payment. Creditors, the entity to whom the money is owed, may not see their money right away or even at all, depending on the case. A private investigator with judgment recovery experience can uncover hidden assets to recover the debt that is owed.

What is considered a writ of execution?

A writ of execution is a judicial order granting the enforcement of a judgment obtained by a court official. If you were to issue a writ of execution, the court would order a sheriff or court officer to take possession of property or assets owned by the debtor. After the assets are seized, they are sold, usually at an auction or sheriff’s sale, and the proceeds are used to pay off the debt.

What if the debtor refuses to pay?

If you have been awarded a judgment in court, the debtor is required to pay you. The only exception is if they win an appeal by proving they do not have the necessary funds. There are various legal tools available for creditors to use to recover their money, including garnishment of wages, forced sale of assets, repossession, seizure of bank accounts, evictions, and more. A private investigator can get you the information that allows you to take action. They also have access to resources that allow them to quickly and accurately locate missing people or assets.

What assets does a private investigator look for?

To convince a debtor to pay their debt, an investigator can uncover:

  • Bank Accounts
  • Stocks and Bonds
  • Real Estate
  • Wages
  • RVs, Boats, Motorcycles
  • Security Deposits
  • Business Income/Equipment
  • Income from Third Parties
  • Rental Income

What do I need to know about judgment recovery to make my case a success?

A lot of people don’t realize that a court judgment is only an official note stating that a debt is owed by law. The court is not responsible for actually collecting the money owed. While courts can award damages and demand that companies or individuals pay you, they cannot compel the debtors to physically give you the money. Hundreds of judgments are awarded daily across the country, but up to 80% of these judgments are never collected. Once you have been awarded a ju