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1800-DeadbeatThe first thing you want to do is gather as much information about the obligor that you can. If you lived with him or her you may have more information at your disposal than someone who did not. If you are still living with the obligor, or have access to his or her personal financials, you are ahead of the game. Photocopy whatever paper work you can, especially income tax records for the past 3 to 5 years and the obligors' social security number. Brainstorm for any information that you can come up with. When you are done, get paper and a pen to list the answers to the following data:
1. What is the obligor's full name? Has he/she ever used any other names? Does he/she have any nicknames.
2. What is the obligor's birth date? Where were they born?
3. What is the obligor's social security number?
4. What is the most recent address that you have for the obligor?
5. List the addresses that the obligor has had for the past 3 years.
6. What is the most recent telephone number that you have for the obligor?
7. Where does the obligor work? Write down the name of the company as well as the address and telephone number. Do you know his/her supervisor's or manager's name? Write it down. What does the obligor do for a living; what is his/her title?
8. List the obligor's employers for the past 3 years, as well as their addresses and phone numbers. Also list the supervisor or manager. Was he/she employed in the same capacity as they are now?
9. If the obligor is self employed list the clients that he/ she has had for the past 3 years. If you have their addresses and/or telephone numbers, list those as well.
10. What is the obligor's State and Drivers License Number? What is the Make, Model, and Year of the vehicle that he/she drives? What is the plate number and the VIN (vehicle identification number)?
11. Has the obligor been formally married? If so, list all former marriages including the dates of the marriage and dissolution. List the former spouse's maiden name and their employment histories as well.
12. List the names and addresses and the obligor's parents, include the obligor's mother's maiden name. If they still work, what are their occupations and where are they employed?
13. List the obligor's siblings and friends along with their addresses, telephone numbers, and employment info.
14. List the obligor's creditors.
15. List the obligor's bank and Insurance Company.
16. List any real estate that the obligor owns.
17. Does the obligor belong to any clubs or organizations? List them.
18. What hobbies does the obligor have?
19. Does the obligor vote? If so, where are they registered and what party do they vote for?
20. Does the obligor receive, or will the obligor receive in the future any military, government or private pension or other benefits?
21. List any military service of the obligor. Include the branch of service, dates and locations of assignment, rank, service #, date and status of discharge.
22. If the obligor has ever been in prison list the conviction(s) including the date and location of conviction, the offense and location of incarceration.
23. If the obligor is or has ever been on probation, list the state and county and the name of the probation officer.
24. Is the obligor presently married? If so, assemble all of the before mentioned information on their spouse as well.
Along the way you will undoubtedly uncover other information that you could not put your hands on or did not know about the obligor from the start. Add what you find out to your reference. The more that you know about your obligor, the better your chances are of locating him or her.
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