Full Guide to Taking Legal Action
When considering legal action you may find yourself wondering exactly what the process will entail, and the best way to go about using the small claims courts to achieve a successful outcome.
This section will provide you with a step by step guide of what to expect when you carry out legal proceedings against a debtor and the proven methods you can use that encourage a positive outcome.
Download a Toolkit Bundle…
The full guide to taking legal action against a debtor, detailing the process, before, during and how to enforce a judgement. This bundle contains: £14.00 This bundle takes you through the procedures and aspects to consider before you begin and how to submit a claim. This bundle contains: £9.00Taking Legal Action
Beginning your Claim
This guide takes your through potential avenues your claim could follow once submitted. This bundle contains: £5.00 A guide of how to prepare and what to expect during a hearing, and the options of enforcement available to you upon receiving judgement in your favour. This bundle contains: £4.00 Court action should always be the last resort. £1.50 These fees came into effect on 9th March 2015. A guide to completing a manual claim form. A 13 page guide to using the Money Claim Online (MCOL) system. The offers of settlement available for you or your customer to make. How may a debtor respond to your claim? The process of making a claim for outstanding debt. A guide for completing a request for judgement. What to expect if you decide to use an alternative to court action. The process of writing a witness statement to strengthen your case. What to expect at a court hearing and court ‘etiquette’. The different types of enforcement currently open to you. What Happens Next
Hearing and Enforcement Bundle
…Or choose a specific aspect you would like
Before Taking Legal Action
Court Fees
FreeCompleting the Claim Form
£1.50Submitting a Claim Online
£7.00Offers to Settle
£1.50After Issuing a Claim
£1.50Court Claim Diagram
FreeRequest for Judgement
£1.50 Alternative Dispute Resolution
£1.50Witness Statement
£1.50The Hearing
£1.50Enforcing a Judgement
£1.50