How do I go about getting paid for a summer’s worth of babysitting?
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How do I go about getting paid for a summer’s worth of babysitting?
I have been babysitting for a lady with 3 kids since for 3 months. She owes me $1020 now. How do I go about getting her to pay me? I stopped watching her kids and have been trying to get some money but apparently I am going to have to go another route.
Asked on August 25, 2011 Utah
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
How horrible for you. It sounds as if you can bring an action against her in small claims court for the money owed. Did you have a verbal agreement? That is a tough thing to prove but if you kept good notes on when you baby sat and for how long, etc. you could be okay. Now, I am making certain assumptions here and I could be wrong. The first assumption is that you are a minor (under 18). If that is the case then your parents may have to bring the suit on your behalf. If you are not a minor then you can sue her yourself. Remember to name her husband if she is married becuase they are their children. Speak with an adult. Good luck.
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