Educational how-to
A court judgment versus an unpaid bill
This page is a public educational walkthrough. It is not a retainer, a court form, or a promise about your result.
An invoice is not a judgment
Enforcement tools usually need a court order.
Small Claims and Superior Court are different paths
Amount and claim type matter.
Once there is a judgment, collection options change
Garnishment is a court process.
Read collection and court rules together
Do not treat a demand letter as an order.
Official law on this site: collection-agencies-your-rights.
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