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The Debt Recovery Process: Step 10 – Third-Party Debt Order
If a debtor refuses to pay, but you know they are owed funds by a third party, this could be an effective option. However, the issuance of a Third-Party Debt Order (TPDO) must occur before the funds are paid to the debtor. This legal order freezes the debtor’s bank...
The Debt Recovery Process: Step 9 – Attachment of Earnings Order
An Attachment of Earnings Order (AEO) is an effective way to recover debts from an employed debtor. If the debtor refuses to pay voluntarily, the court can order their employer to deduct money directly from their salary. At Talbots Law, we guide clients through the...
The Debt Recovery Process: Step 8 – Charging Order and Order for Sale
If a debtor refuses to pay despite a County Court Judgment (CCJ), and they own property, a Charging Order is an effective way to secure your debt. This ensures that when the property is sold, you receive payment before the debtor gets any proceeds. In some cases, you...
The Debt Recovery Process: Step 7 – Writ of Control and HCEOs
If a debtor refuses to pay after a County Court Judgment (CCJ) has been issued and the debt is over £600.00, High Court Enforcement Officers (HCEO) can be instructed by applying for a Writ of Control - this allows the HCEO to seize the debtor’s assets to recover the...
The Debt Recovery Process: Step 6 – Warrant of Control: Sending Bailiffs to Recover a Debt
If a debtor refuses to pay after a County Court Judgment (CCJ) has been issued and the debt is under £600.00, bailiffs can be instructed by applying for a Warrant of Control. This allows County Court Bailiffs to seize the debtor’s assets to recover the debt. At...
The Debt Recovery Process: Step 5 – Enforcing a County Court Judgment
Obtaining a County Court Judgment (CCJ) against a debtor is an important legal step, but unfortunately, it does not always mean that the debtor will voluntarily pay the amount owed. If they fail to comply with the judgment, you will need to take enforcement action to...
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