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Money Lent · All 50 States

You lent the money.
They never paid it back.

A personal loan, money you fronted for someone, an IOU that went quiet. Tell Sophie what happened, about six minutes, and walk away with a demand letter built for your state.

Example
Record of Money LentPersonal loan · J. Rivera
Repayments received
Partial · in April−$600.00
Balance owed$2,400.00
Sophie

Sophie totaled the $2,400 still owed for your demand letter.

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What you can take to court

Three kinds of money‑lent claims.

Most money‑lent cases fall into one of these. The clearer your records, the clearer the claim.

A personal loan

Money you lent with a clear understanding it would be paid back.

Money you fronted

You covered a bill, a deposit, or an expense someone promised to repay.

A written IOU

A note, text, or signed promise to repay that was never honored.

What it takes · the elements of a claim

What turns money lent into a claim.

You don’t need a written contract. A few ordinary records usually carry it — here’s the shape; the specifics live on your state page.

Proof it was a loan

A text, email, or note showing the money was a loan — not a gift.

Proof you paid it out

A bank transfer, Venmo or Zelle record, or canceled check showing the money left your hands.

The agreed terms

Any understanding of when and how it would be repaid, even an informal one.

The unpaid balance

What’s left after any partial repayments.

All 50 states

Find your state’s small‑claims rules.

Each state sets its own small‑claims limit and filing rules — mapped, sourced, and ready.

How it works

From unpaid to resolved.

One path, six steps. You tell the story once; Squabble carries it the rest of the way — and you review everything before anything is filed.

Step 1

Told Sophie

You tell Sophie what happened, in plain words. About six minutes.

Step 2

Prepared

Your demand letter — and any court papers — are prepared and Triple-Checked.

Step 3

Filed

Squabble files with the right court, or hands you a file-ready packet.

Step 4

Served

The other side is formally notified, the way your court requires.

Step 5

Hearing

You walk in prepared, evidence organized, case in order.

Step 6

Resolved

You reach a resolution — by settlement or judgment.

Sound familiar?

The money‑lent disputes we see most.

If any of these is your story, these are exactly the disputes Squabble is built for.

Lent to a friend

You helped someone out and the repayments never came.

A family loan gone quiet

A relative borrowed, and now avoids the subject.

Paid back part of it

A few repayments came through, then silence on the rest.

“I’ll pay you next month”

Promised again and again, and never sent.

Covered their share

You fronted rent, a bill, or a deposit you were never paid back for.

Now they call it a gift

They claim the money was never a loan at all.

Straight talk

What small claims can — and can't — do.

We'd rather you walk in clear-eyed. Squabble isn't a law firm and doesn't give legal advice — here's the honest scope.

What it can do

  • Order the other side to pay a money judgment.
  • Award interest your agreement provides for, where the court allows.
  • Add your court costs to the judgment.
  • Give you an enforceable judgment you can collect on.

What it can't do

  • Punish the other side criminally — small claims is about money owed.
  • Award damages beyond what your state's law provides.
  • Guarantee an outcome — every case turns on its facts and evidence.
  • Replace legal advice — for that, talk to a licensed attorney.
Why Squabble

The rigor is the reassurance.

Attorney-founded & patented

Created by a practicing attorney and law professor, on patented technology (U.S. 11,328,375 B2) — not a generic form mill.

Triple-Checked

Every document is checked for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy against your court's requirements before it goes anywhere.

Free to start, yours to control

Your custom demand letter is free, and you review and attest to every document before anything is filed.

Sophie, your intake assistant
Free to start

Choose your level of support.

Wherever you are right now — you just want them to respond, or you’re ready to file today — there’s a level that fits. Upgrade anytime, without starting over.

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Your Custom Demand Letter

Prepared from the facts you gave Sophie — download, sign, and send.

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Dedicated Case Agent

$398 + fees

A dedicated agent prepares, files, and stays with your case the whole way — evidence, hearings, and every step through to Resolved.

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Prepared
Filed
Served
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$238 + fees
Reaches Served

Squabble Triple-Checks, prepares, and files your claim — E-Service included.

Filing handled by SquabbleE-Service included†Full case management platformService of Process optional · $88 at submission or $128 if ordered later
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Put them on notice

Credible Threat

$128
Reaches Prepared

Court-ready documents you file yourself — a demand backed by the paperwork.

Court-ready documents, Triple-Check™ verifiedE-Service included†Live chat with the Squabble team
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Case Brief

Walk in knowing your case.

Most people aren’t sure what to prove or what the other side will say. A Case Brief maps all of it out — the facts, the evidence, the numbers, the likely defenses — so you’re the prepared one in the room.

$98Add it to any path — even your free demand letter.
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Questions

Money lent, answered.

What if there was nothing in writing?

You can still have a strong claim. A text, an email, a payment record, or even a history of partial repayments can show the money was a loan. Sophie helps you assemble what you have.

What if they say it was a gift, not a loan?

That’s the most common defense. Records that speak to intent — the message arranging it, any repayments made, how the amount was discussed — help establish it was a loan, and the court weighs both sides.

Can I charge interest?

If your agreement provided for interest, you can include it in what you claim. Many states also allow a statutory rate on money owed. Squabble organizes the figures; the court decides what applies.

Do I need a lawyer?

No. Small claims court is built for people representing themselves. Squabble prepares your demand letter and, if you choose, your court-ready documents, and identifies the right court. You review everything before anything is filed.

How much does Squabble cost?

Your custom demand letter is free. To go further, Credible Threat is $128, File Now is $238, and a Dedicated Case Agent is $398. You only pay if you decide to escalate.

What if they still won't respond?

That's what filing is for. With File Now or a Dedicated Case Agent, Squabble prepares and files your case and coordinates formal notice, so silence stops being an option.

Does it matter if it was a friend or family member?

No. A loan is a loan, whatever the relationship. The claim turns on whether money was lent and never repaid — not on who borrowed it.

What if they paid part of it back?

A partial repayment doesn’t erase the balance. You can claim what’s still owed, plus any interest your agreement allowed for.

Does this work in my state?

Yes — Squabble covers all 50 states, with the right court and filing rules mapped for each. Find yours in the state list above.

Modern civil recourse

Built for everyone the system kept waiting.

Small-claims court exists so ordinary people can be heard without a lawyer or a fortune. Over time it filled up with forms, deadlines, and procedure most were never shown — and too many quietly gave up what they were owed.

Squabble puts it back within reach. Tell Sophie what happened, and your demand letter, court-ready paperwork, filing, and follow-through are prepared and moving — in about six minutes, off your shoulders.

Free to start — your Custom Demand Letter is free.