Sometimes the hardest part of collecting a debt is finding the person who owes you the dough.

If you don't know where this person is, you can easily do a search. You can search by name, social security number or telephone number.

The initial cost for the basic search is free. More involved searches may cost a few bucks but don't you agree that it's worth it? After you locate the person, you can file actions no matter where you live.

Wouldn't you like to see the look on their face when they get the court appearance letter? They will wonder how in the heck you found them.

If you know where the person is, half of the battle is done. Check with your local courts but a very easy way to get a judgment against someone is through the Small Claims Court. They do have limits on the amount owed but it is very simple and you can add the costs of the action to the judgment. When and if you win, the loser needs to pay or you can ask the Court to sell valuables they own to pay the judgment. The Court will have the Sheriff tag items with an official seal preventing the items from being used until they are sold. When the Court starts this process, the loser usually pays up.

In Small Claims Court you have to be represented by an attorney if you are a corporation. If you are not, you can represent yourself.

If the amount is too high for Small Claims Court, then you will have to seek a remedy in the Court of the Common Pleas. This is a little different matter and more difficult and the Court isn't as helpful as in Small Claims. Seek advice from a local attorney.

The easiest people search engine to use is http://www.FreeSearchNow.info Go to the site, enter the information and the results will show in a matter of moments. Free Search Now can also connect you with more involved searches if needed. They are not expensive and well worth the time and expense. And, all costs associated with collecting the debt owed can be included in the judgment.

You should book mark the site so you have it handy to use over and over. Have you ever wondered what happened to an old boyfriend or girlfriend? Free Search Now will track them down for you.

Have you ever thought about saying thanks to someone who helped you once and you don't know where they are. Put http://www.FreeSearchNow.info on the trail and let them do the tracking for you.

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