When an individual or business fails to pay what they owe, recovering your money can become stressful and complicated. Marilyn Law & Associates provides legal guidance and representation to help creditors pursue unpaid debts and take appropriate action to recover what is lawfully due.
From overdue invoices and business debts to unpaid loans and contractual obligations, we help you understand your options and take the right legal steps.
When someone owes you money, taking the right legal steps can make the difference between recovering the debt and allowing the situation to become more difficult. Whether the debt arises from a business transaction, unpaid invoice, loan, contract or another obligation, understanding your rights is the first step.
Contracts, invoices, loan agreements, payment records, receipts, emails, messages and other documents can help establish that a debt exists and remains unpaid. Keeping clear records can strengthen your position when pursuing recovery.
A formal demand for payment can sometimes resolve a debt before court proceedings become necessary. Depending on the circumstances, negotiation or other dispute-resolution methods may also provide a practical route to recovery.
Your rights may depend on the agreement that created the debt. Payment dates, interest, penalties, default provisions and dispute-resolution clauses can all affect how the debt should be pursued.
Delaying action can make debt recovery more difficult. Important documents may become harder to obtain, circumstances may change, and legal time limits may apply to certain claims.
Debt recovery can raise difficult questions, especially when someone refuses to pay, ignores repeated requests or disputes the amount owed. Here are some of the common questions Kenyans ask about recovering unpaid debts, invoices, loans and other amounts legally owed to them.
You do not have to keep relying on promises to pay. Where a genuine debt exists, you can take formal steps to demand payment and, where necessary, pursue legal proceedings to recover the amount owed.
Keeping records of the amount owed, previous payment promises and your attempts to recover the money can help support your claim.
Yes. A demand letter can formally notify the debtor of the amount owed, the basis of the claim and the action required to resolve the matter. In appropriate cases, this may lead to payment without having to commence court proceedings.
A well-drafted demand letter can also clearly establish your position and create a record that you attempted to resolve the dispute before escalating the matter.
Recovering money that is rightfully owed to you requires more than repeatedly asking the debtor to pay. At Marilyn Law & Associates, we help individuals and businesses understand their legal options, pursue legitimate claims and take appropriate steps towards recovery.
We begin by reviewing the circumstances surrounding the debt, including contracts, invoices, loan records, payment histories and other available evidence. This helps establish the strength of your claim and the most appropriate recovery strategy.
A properly prepared demand can formally put a debtor on notice that payment is required. We draft and issue demand letters setting out the amount claimed, the basis of the debt and the action required to resolve the matter.
Some debts can be recovered without commencing court proceedings. We assist with negotiations and settlement discussions where a practical agreement can be reached, including appropriate repayment arrangements.
Businesses can face serious cash-flow problems when customers fail to pay for goods or services. We assist businesses in pursuing outstanding invoices and other commercial debts supported by enforceable obligations.
Where money has been advanced and remains unpaid, we help creditors assess the available evidence and pursue appropriate legal remedies for recovery.
We assist businesses dealing with unpaid contractual obligations, supplier or customer debts and other commercial claims. Our approach focuses on protecting your financial interests while pursuing an efficient route to recovery.
Choosing the right lawyer is about more than knowing the law. It is about having a legal partner who listens to your concerns, understands your circumstances, communicates clearly and helps you make informed decisions. At Marilyn Law & Associates, we combine legal knowledge with a practical, client-focused approach to help individuals, families and businesses navigate legal matters with confidence.
Every legal matter is unique, but our approach remains the same—listen first, advise clearly, and act strategically. From your first consultation to the resolution of your matter, we’re committed to keeping you informed and supported every step of the way.
Rather than simply reacting to legal disputes, we focus on helping our clients understand their position, evaluate their options, and move forward with confidence.
01. Listen
We begin by understanding your circumstances, reviewing relevant documents, and identifying the legal issues affecting you.
We begin by understanding your circumstances, reviewing relevant documents, and identifying the legal issues affecting you.
We evaluate your situation against the relevant laws, contractual obligations, and available evidence to provide clear legal guidance.
We explain your rights, obligations, potential risks, and practical options, ensuring you understand every step before making important decisions.
Where possible, we pursue practical solutions through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution. Where litigation becomes necessary, we provide strategic representation to protect your interests.
Tell us what you are facing and one of our advocates will come back to you with clear, practical next steps — at no cost for the first conversation.
Confidential. No obligation.