What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? IN
We have a problem and probably a huge one now. We were sued by a dentist for non payment. Lots of financial problems have kept us from paying, which brought this to court unfortunately. My husband was on disability from an accident last yr and upon returning to work fell through the cracks with this terrible economy. He also was on unemployment up until a month ago. The court found in honor of the plaintiff back in March. We missed the hearing today to provide income verification as neither of us could afford to miss work. Is is quite possible that a warrant will be issued for a failure to appear? I really want to pay these people off of course! I haven't obtained a lawyer due to financial problems. What may be the next steps. I'm scared of being arrested but know I have to put food on my table and can't afford to miss work. Is it common to issue warrants in cases like this where someone missed court or will we get another chance to make it right??
We have a problem and probably a huge one now. We were sued by a dentist for non payment. Lots of financial problems have kept us from paying, which brought this to court unfortunately. My husband was on disability from an accident last yr and upon returning to work fell through the cracks with this terrible economy. He also was on unemployment up until a month ago. The court found in honor of the plaintiff back in March. We missed the hearing today to provide income verification as neither of us could afford to miss work. Is is quite possible that a warrant will be issued for a failure to appear? I really want to pay these people off of course! I haven't obtained a lawyer due to financial problems. What may be the next steps. I'm scared of being arrested but know I have to put food on my table and can't afford to miss work. Is it common to issue warrants in cases like this where someone missed court or will we get another chance to make it right??