Straight answers, plain English.

Squabble is an attorney-founded, attorney-supervised technology platform for small-claims disputes. You tell Sophie, our intake assistant, what happened; Squabble prepares professionally prepared, court-specific paperwork and, depending on the path you choose, files it and coordinates service. Squabble is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

No. Squabble was founded by an attorney and is attorney-supervised, but it is not a law firm, does not represent you, and does not give legal advice or opinions on the merits of your case. Attorney oversight is limited to administrative accuracy and efficient operations. No attorney-client relationship is created.

Small-claims courts are designed for people representing themselves, and a few states don’t permit attorneys to appear at small-claims hearings at all. Whether to consult one is always your choice.

Yes. Squabble is an attorney-founded, attorney-supervised platform with patented technology (U.S. Patent No. 11,328,375 B2) and more than 13,000 cases processed nationwide. Every filing is a real case in a real court — you can verify any filed case directly with the court named on your paperwork.

Tell Sophie what happened — the intake takes about six minutes. You receive a free customized demand letter, and from there you choose your path: Credible Threat, File Now, or a Dedicated Case Agent. Your facts carry forward, so you never re-enter anything.

The basics Sophie collects in about six minutes: who the parties are, what happened and when, the amounts involved, and any documents you have — messages, receipts, agreements, photos. You don’t need everything perfect to begin.

Yes. Many people come to Squabble after a letter of their own went unanswered. Tell Sophie what happened — including the letter you sent — and choose your path from there.

It depends on your state — most cap small-claims amounts somewhere between roughly $2,500 and $25,000, and some limits vary by county or claim type. Your court’s website lists the current number, and our state guides cover the basics.

Small-claims filings state a specific amount, so itemize what you’re actually owed — the unpaid amount, related costs, and, where your state allows it, interest. Our interest calculator helps with the math, and the Case Brief add-on itemizes your damages for you.

Your customized demand letter is free after intake. From there: Credible Threat is $128, File Now is $238, and a Dedicated Case Agent is $398. A Case Brief is a $98 add-on available with any path. Court filing fees are separate — your court sets those.

For $128, Squabble prepares your demand letter plus the complete court-ready document set — Complaint, Summons, and the court-specific papers your case would need. A demand asks; a demand backed by the filing set demonstrates. It does not include filing, and you can upgrade later with your facts carried forward. Live human chat is included.

For $238, Squabble prepares your documents and files your case with the court, with full case-management access and status updates as your case moves. Service of Process can be ordered with your submission for $88, or $128 if ordered later.

For $398, you get everything in File Now plus a dedicated agent: unlimited case meetings and priority escalation, evidence preparation, help with hearings, postponements, amendments, alias summons, and dismissal paperwork (additional fees may apply for filed documents), and end-to-end process-server coordination. It’s recommended for claims of $2,000 or more.

A Case Brief is a $98 educational report on your dispute — the facts and timeline organized, the concepts to research, your evidence in exhibit order, damages itemized, and the defenses to expect. It’s educational only: it doesn’t create an attorney-client relationship and offers no legal advice or opinion on the merits.

Every court document Squabble prepares goes through Triple-Check verification for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy — the right forms, the right court, the right formalities. It is a review of paperwork accuracy, not an opinion on your case.

Yes — upgrading is built in. Start with a Credible Threat and move to File Now or a Dedicated Case Agent whenever you’re ready; your facts carry forward with zero re-entry.

Yes. Court filing fees are set by your court — they vary by state, county, and claim amount — and are always separate from Squabble’s package prices. Squabble’s prices never hide court fees inside them.

Because our team begins court-specific research right away and filing and service costs are paid out to courts and third parties, Squabble is a non-refundable service. The Dedicated Case Agent package carries a specific money-back guarantee for dismissals caused by a Squabble filing or service defect. The full details are on our Refund Policy page.

Service of Process is the formal, legally required delivery of court papers to the other party, performed by a licensed third-party process server that Squabble coordinates. It’s available with File Now and the Dedicated Case Agent — $88 at submission or $128 if ordered later.

E-Service is a courtesy email copy of your court paperwork sent to the other party, included with Credible Threat, File Now, and the Dedicated Case Agent. It is not lawful service of process — formal service still happens under your state’s rules.

Naming the right party correctly matters in small claims. If you’re missing a current address or the correct legal name, Skip-Tracing is a $50 add-on with File Now and the Dedicated Case Agent that helps locate that information.

You still hold every option. Many people move from the demand letter to Credible Threat — the letter backed by the complete court-ready filing set — or to File Now and file the case — without starting over.

Often, yes — the proper court is usually tied to where the other party lives or does business, or where the events happened, which can mean a court in another state. Squabble covers all 50 states, and your paperwork is prepared for the proper court based on your facts.

Small-claims cases are filed in the court whose rules cover your dispute — usually tied to where the other party lives or does business, or where the events happened. Squabble prepares your paperwork for the proper court based on the facts you provide.

Your case moves through the same journey every filing does: Filed, Served, Hearing, Resolved. With File Now and the Dedicated Case Agent you get status updates in your account as each step happens.

If your case proceeds to a hearing, you should plan to appear — courts set their own rules, and the notice you receive explains the date and expectations. Many disputes resolve between the parties before hearing day.

Yes. The parties can resolve a dispute at any point, and courts generally provide a way to dismiss a case that has settled. Any agreement is between you and the other party.

It depends on your court’s calendar. Hearings are commonly set weeks to a few months after filing, and timelines vary by state and county. Your court’s website posts its current scheduling practices.

When a properly served party fails to appear, many courts may enter a default judgment for the party who does appear — each court’s own rules control. This is one reason proper Service of Process matters.

Courts issue judgments; they generally don’t collect them for you. Collecting after a judgment works differently in every state — your court’s self-help resources explain the mechanisms available where you filed.

Generally yes — small claims courts hear claims against businesses as well as individuals. Naming the correct legal entity matters; if you’re missing the right name or address, Skip-Tracing is available with File Now and the Dedicated Case Agent.

Start with our guide for notice recipients — it explains what you received, who Squabble is and isn’t, and sensible next steps. Squabble is not a debt collector and charges you nothing.

Nationwide — Squabble covers small-claims filings in all 50 states.

The fastest route is chatting with Sophie — she handles questions as well as intake. You can also call (877) 245-2328, and if you’re mid-case, your account messages reach your team directly.