I Went to Court Yesterday...

[Christina72684]

This depends on the state & county you live in. I live in Indiana. The judge will immediately ask them what they are willing to pay per month. If it is ridiculously low I decline & tell the court I will tell the judge I will start garnishment proceedings per the Indiana Code. I filled out the forms & we all must come back for it. I always make sure to ask the court to make it a part of the ruling the defendant must keeping her address, phone number & employment current with the courts. At that point if they don't, they can be arrested for violating a court order. Our state law outlines how much I can have garnished, it can be as much as 25% of there wages. If the defendant rattles off the bills they owe, I remind the courts this is a bill they owe as well & it should NOT come behind a cable or cell phone bill. I can also put a lean on real estate, cars, jewelry, etc. Every time I return to court they are charged with court fees. Interest on the amount begins the moment the judgment is given.

I own rental property & unfortunately well versed in our court proceedings. I hope this helps...

I live in Indiana too and have a family that we will probably take to small claims court for money owed. We had another family that we tried to do this to but they went bankrupt so we couldn't get our money

[MotherNature]

Congrats!

[Blackcat31]

I learned from you Blackcat..., If I don't follow my policies, why should they? Thank you for that lesson, it's is very valuable!!! lovethis

Glad I am useful!

I used to try and be a people pleaser.... I learned a long time ago (and the hard way) that people, ourselves included, really do need to look out for number #1 FIRST and let the rest fall where it may.

This can be the most rewarding, most fulfilling profession ever if YOU are in charge. If your clients are running the show, this job can be someone's worst nightmare.

:hug:

[TaylorTots]

Way to go!!

Checkinkids.com - does the provider input times or do parents?

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

Way to go!!

Checkinkids.com - does the provider input times or do parents?

THEIR system inputs times and it works so well! It is recorded down to the SECOND they click "check out."

[Shell]

happyface So glad it worked out for you. Well done having all the documentation- I can't believe she had witnesses!!!

[TaylorTots]

THEIR system inputs times and it works so well! It is recorded down to the SECOND they click "check out."

Thank you

[coolconfidentme]

Way to go!!

Checkinkids.com - does the provider input times or do parents?

DCP puts in their phone number & only their children are shown for them to check in/out. Love it! lovethis

[coolconfidentme]

I live in Indiana too and have a family that we will probably take to small claims court for money owed. We had another family that we tried to do this to but they went bankrupt so we couldn't get our money

In Indiana the debt must be a part of the bankruptcy proceedings in order to be discharged. If they file on a debt, the person or company they owe must be notified so they can attend the hearing & show reason why it shouldn’t be discharged. Just because someone files on a debt, it’s not automatically discharged. The bankruptcy judge can choose NOT to include it.

[NoMoreJuice!]

Happy dance!

I'm so happy for you!! You and the defendant both got what you deserved!!

[melilley]

happyface That's awesome!