Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Was contacted by attorney office representing a jeweler stated I was gonna be served a summons for a store card balance unable to pay do to unemployment. The balance of $8000.00. They are gonna bring fraud charges. What should I do? From 2009 and still unemployed.


Asked on 1/22/14, 1:48 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Douglas R. Coenson, Esq.

Start consulting with attorneys and find one you like. There is nothing for you to do right now but once you receive the Summons and Complaint you will have to file an Answer within 20 days, which means you should have an attorney ready to go. Due to your unemployment situation, you may want to consult with the Legal Aid Society and/or local county Bar Association and find out if you can secure an attorney on a pro bono or low fee basis.

By doing nothing once served the Summons will end in further trouble for you. You will get a Judgment against you and liens can be placed on property and/or wages garnished once you become employed again, etc.

Good luck to you.

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Answered on 1/22/14, 6:05 pm
Scott Behren Behren Law Firm

Feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss further. Not sure how not paying a debt turns into fraud.

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Answered on 1/22/14, 7:38 pm


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