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My Business Won a Judgment, How do I Collect?
Winning a judgment is just the beginning. Honestly, a judgment is really just a piece of paper (sometimes a very expensive piece of paper) that represents a debt someone owes. It is a tool available to a creditor for collecting that debt. However, if you’re unsure how...
Property Law Do’s and Don’ts: Title Insurance…it’s Optional, Right?
Real property isn’t like personal property. You don’t buy a house or an office building the way you buy a pizza or a magazine subscription. The title to a piece of land can change from your hand to someone else even without your hand anywhere near that transaction....
I Want to File a Business Lawsuit, Which Court Should I Choose?
You essentially have four options for filing a lawsuit in Texas. For purposes of this blog, we will not focus on the intricacies of filing a lawsuit in Federal District Court. Instead, let’s look at your options for filing in one of the three Texas state courts. If...
Think Twice Before Signing a Personal Guarantee for Your Business
Like most people, you may be tempted to sign every document handed to you by someone with a friendly voice and the classic refrain, “Oh, this is just standard paperwork.” Please don’t. As a small business owner, you probably established a little distance between...
I’m Starting a Business, Do I Need a DBA?
To establish a good business, start with a plan. Your brilliant idea or product will only take you so far. Following are some basic guidelines for getting off to a good start. First, know your market. Do a little research and find out who wants or needs the product or...
How Long Does This Crap Stay on my Credit Report?
People have a lot of interesting notions regarding how long bad credit “stays on your record.” Generally speaking, a creditor has 4 years to bring a lawsuit against you to recover after a default. The length can, however, be extended in a number of ways. A credit...
Four Keys to Raising Your Credit Score
Keeping good credit can be hard, and the path to establishing better credit can be mysterious. What can I do to raise my score over time? I’m glad you asked. The following 4 tips will guide you on your journey to build the FICO score you’ve been dreaming of! PAY BILLS...
What the Heck is a FICO Anyway? Your Path to Understanding Credit.
FICO (Fair Isaac Corporation), originally Fair, Isaac and Company, is a data analytics company based in San Jose, California focused on credit scoring services. It was founded by Bill Fair and Earl Isaac in 1956. The FICO Score helps lenders make accurate, reliable...
Is my Credit Report Really Free?
The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) promotes the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies. There are many types of consumer reporting agencies, including credit bureaus and specialty agencies (such as...
How to Make Him Pay Child Support
Child support can be awarded to the custodial parent or sole managing conservator of the minor child in question. Some people equate child support to punishment; however, these funds are to go to the support and maintenance of the minor child. In the State of Texas,...
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