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Unpaid Invoices For Small Business
Recover Unpaid Invoices Without Giving Up A Cut
Owed money by a customer? Most recovery services take a percentage of whatever they bring in. Squabble files your claim in small claims court for a flat fee per claim, and you keep control of your case.
Start with a $19 Formal Demand Letter.
Free to start. See your options before you pay.
Already filed with us? Go to My Squabbles
If your customer still doesn’t pay, Squabble prepares and files your claim with the right court, and you track every claim in one account.
Built for accounts receivable, controllers, and billing teams who are done chasing past-due invoices.
13,000+Claims processed
Attorney-foundedHuman review before filing
Nationwide filingSupport across all 50 states
Two ways to recover an unpaid invoice
A percentage of what you are owed, or a flat fee?
Both can help you recover an unpaid invoice. The difference is what it costs you and who stays in control.
| Comparison | Percentage-based service | Squabble |
|---|---|---|
| What you pay | Percentage-based serviceA percentage of what they collect | SquabbleA flat fee per claim, plus court fees |
| Who controls the claim | Percentage-based serviceThe service | SquabbleYou do, from start to finish |
| First step | Percentage-based serviceCalls and letters from the service | SquabbleA $19 Formal Demand Letter from your business |
| If they still don’t pay | Percentage-based serviceThe service decides what happens next | SquabbleSquabble files your claim with the right court |
| Paperwork | Percentage-based serviceHandled out of your sight | SquabbleTriple-Check™ reviewed, and you approve it before filing |
| Tracking | Percentage-based serviceUpdates when the service sends them | SquabbleEvery claim in one account, in My Squabbles |
Small claims limits vary by state. See your state’s limit on our Nationwide page.
How it works
How to recover an unpaid invoice, in three steps.
Our Case Review Team Triple-Checks every filing for accuracy and completeness before it goes to court.
- 1Send a $19 Formal Demand Letter. Tell us who owes you, how much, and why. Squabble builds a formal demand letter for your state, so your customer knows you’re serious. One letter per party, and it’s included with every package.
- 2Still unpaid? Choose your filing support. Pick File Now or a Dedicated Case Agent, then review and approve your paperwork before anything is filed.
- 3Squabble files with the right court. We identify the correct legal entity and court, file your claim, and keep you updated. Service of process is available as an optional add-on.
Who it’s for
You did the work. You shouldn’t have to give up a cut to get paid.
Whether you work in accounts receivable, run the books as a controller, or manage billing, Squabble gives you a next step when an invoice goes unpaid.
Suppliers & distributors
Materials picked up on account and never paid for, like metal, lumber, and building supplies.
Home & property services
Cleaning, landscaping, and repair businesses with past-due customers.
Creative & service firms
Completed projects, ignored invoices, and clients who went quiet.
Explore common business claimsUnpaid invoicesContract disputesProperty damage
Pricing
One flat fee per claim. No percentage of what you recover.
Percentage-based services take their fee out of what they recover. With Squabble, you pay a set price per claim, and the rest is yours.
Free to start. Choose your plan after you share the details.
$19 per party · included with every packageSend a Formal Demand Letter
Formal Demand Letter
A formal demand letter built for your state, sent from your business. Start here, and if they still don’t pay, choose a filing plan below.
Court filing handled for you
File Now
$235
per claim · plus court filing fees
Keep your team focused on business. We handle the paperwork and court filing.
Start a business claim- Squabble prepares and files your claim
- Triple-Check™: our team reviews your paperwork before court filing
- Track your case in My Squabbles
Your agent knows your case
Dedicated Case Agent
$395
per claim · plus court filing fees
Hand off the filing and get personal support from start to finish.
Start a business claim- Everything in File Now, including court filing
- A personally assigned Squabble agent to answer questions throughout your case
Correct Filing Guarantee
If your case is dismissed due to a filing or service error by Squabble, you get a full refund. Read the refund policy
Court filing fees are the court’s charges and apply even if you file yourself. Optional services are priced separately. See all plans and pricing.
Expect to file regularly? Talk to our business team
Case Brief (Custom)
Know what matters before your next step: issue overview, facts & timeline, evidence checklist, damages breakdown, common defenses, and preparation notes. View an example
Recurring claims
Chasing more than one unpaid invoice? Let’s set you up.
Save your business details once, file each claim in minutes, and track every case together in My Squabbles. If your AR or billing team files regularly, our business team will help you set up a repeatable process.
Saved business details
Enter your company information once and reuse it on every claim.
Filing handled
File Now or a Dedicated Case Agent prepares and files each claim. Add service of process to have us arrange that, too.
One place to track it all
Every claim and its status in My Squabbles. Start the next claim from the same account.
Talk to our business team
Tell us a little about your business and how often you expect to file. We’ll reach out to set up a process that fits.
Prefer email? Write to casereview@squabbleapp.com.
Thanks, we’ve got it.
Our business team will reach out shortly, usually within one business day. In the meantime you can start your first claim.
Unpaid invoices, explained
A few things you might be wondering.
Does Squabble take a percentage of what I recover?
No. Squabble never takes a percentage of what you recover and never pursues payment on your behalf. Squabble helps your business file its own claim in small claims court for a flat fee per claim, so you stay in control and keep what you recover.
Squabble is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.
What kinds of unpaid invoices can I file for?
Unpaid invoices for completed work, materials, services, and contracts, up to your state’s small claims limit. See your state’s limit on our Nationwide page.
What if the amount owed is above my state’s small claims limit?
Each state sets its own limit. You can waive the amount above it and file for the limit, and in some states Squabble can prepare the general civil filing instead. The Case Review Team goes over this with you before anything is filed.
Can I manage multiple business claims?
Yes. My Squabbles brings your claims into one account. Your business details are saved for future claims, and each new dispute has its own details and review.
Filing requirements and limits vary by court and business type. The details of each claim determine the available filing path.
Does Squabble actually file with the court?
Yes. With File Now or Dedicated Case Agent, Squabble prepares your paperwork and handles court filing after you approve the documents.
Credible Threat provides court-ready documents that you file yourself. Compare the plans.
Can Squabble arrange service of process?
Yes. Service of process is an optional add-on with File Now and Dedicated Case Agent, ordered from My Squabbles after you submit your claim. Learn about service of process.
What happens if I win and the customer still doesn’t pay?
A small claims judgment is an order to pay; collecting on it is a separate step that Squabble does not handle. Each state has its own tools for that, like wage garnishment or a lien, and your state’s guide walks through them. Find your state on the Nationwide page and open “How to collect a small claims judgment.”
Can our AR or billing team file on behalf of the company?
Yes. Anyone authorized to act for your business can set up the account and build claims in the company’s name. If the person filing isn’t the one who should sign, the form lets you route the signature to an owner or officer, who reviews and signs by email.
What if my business files regularly?
Fill out the form above or email casereview@squabbleapp.com, and our business team will help you set up a repeatable process.