If 2 people who are divorced owe me money, can I take either 1 of them to court to get my money back?
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If 2 people who are divorced owe me money, can I take either 1 of them to court to get my money back?
Asked on October 22, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Tennessee
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You can file one lawsuit naming both individuals as defendants.
Depending on the amount you are owed, you may be able to file your lawsuit in Small Claims Court. Your damages (the amount of monetary compensation you are seeking in your lawsuit) would be the amount you are owed plus court costs. Court costs would include the court filing fee and process server fee.
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