Originally Posted by Unregistered:
Thanks for the advice. My gf said that we should chalk it up as a loss and to know to never do that again. She's had her doubts about this woman from day 1 & I see I definitely should've listened. Hearing about her separating from the kids dad which I forgot to mention , he picks them up in the afternoon, had me feeling bad and wanting to help but never again ! It just irks my nerves that there's no consequences for her actions but I'm wrong for wanting my payment and I'm "harassing" her.
You are not wrong, and she sounds like this isn't her first time dealing with bill collectors
That said, what is in writing? You have a better shot in small claims if you have contract in writing. Moving forward make sure to write down any agreement and have them both sign and initial it. As Pestle said, payment is always in advance of services and no pay, no stay.