QUESTION
what is happen next what u get a motion for contempt in civil court
Asked on Feb 15th, 2015 on Debtor and Creditor - Florida
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hello I was subpoenaed to go to court and I didn't show up now I received a paper in the mail saying motion for contempt and I am wondering now what am I to do or what is going to happen NEX the paper does not say to contact anyone paper does not say if I'm going to jail so I don't know if I have a warrant out for me I don't know what I'm to do I am thinking that I should probably either I read online that it said that I should file for an appeal through the court or I'm thinking maybe I should contact the lawyer office and work out a a scheduled payment plan or contact the people who are suing me and schedule a payment plan I'm just looking to see what what am I to do or what's going to happen next I don't know so please let me know thank you
1 ANSWER
Consumer Debt Collector Harassment & Abuse Attorney serving Tampa, FL
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Tischhauser Law Group
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Without knowing the WHY related to the motion, its impossible to provide any guidance. You would be wise to retain an attorney ASAP as contempt is a serious issue. In the meantime, since your handling this pro-se, you may find this information of use, www.pro-sepower.com
Answered on Feb 17th, 2015 at 2:07 PM
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