Go to the credit card company and try to settle before a judgement is rendered - they would much rather get anything (it's not only about the money - it's an accounting thing) than jump through all the legal mumbo jumbo. Running away and avoidance is not the answer. I'm not sure what the amount of your debt is, but trying to squeeze out an extra hundred or two out of your income on a monthly basis, or getting a part time job to pay it off is much more worth it than getting your wages garnished and your bank accounts seized. Aside from the added costs you will incur for damages.
It's simple - just call them up, and tell them you want to work something out. NOW The longer you wait, the less chance you have of getting an opportunity to do this.