still go to court?

i have filed a small claims court suit in philadelphia, pennsylvania against my ex-boyfriend who owes me $3550.00. i lent him $4000.00 three years ago for his education, and he was making some payments until about a year ago. we had a written aggreement, and i have documentation to accurately prove the loan. the small claims suit is intended to get him to start paying monthly again.

he has been served the court order, with a court date of may 5th. he has written me an email saying he will start paying me monthly as of may 1st. should i still go to court on the 5th, or should i settle for this aggreement?

if not, how do i get a legal document stating that he will pay me $XXX.XX every month?

thanks,
lea

leadesigns said:

i have filed a small claims court suit in philadelphia, pennsylvania against my ex-boyfriend who owes me $3550.00. i lent him $4000.00 three years ago for his education, and he was making some payments until about a year ago. we had a written aggreement, and i have documentation to accurately prove the loan. the small claims suit is intended to get him to start paying monthly again.

he has been served the court order, with a court date of may 5th. he has written me an email saying he will start paying me monthly as of may 1st. should i still go to court on the 5th, or should i settle for this aggreement?

if not, how do i get a legal document stating that he will pay me $XXX.XX every month?

thanks,
lea

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My response:

You absolutely go to court. You get your judgment. He had his chance, and blew it. Now, when you get your judgment, you'll have some leverage - - compelling him to pay you pursuant to the agreement you have. Then, if he fails to pay you as promised, then you "execute" the judgment - - that's "leverage" baby!

IAAL