Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Indiana

What happens if I am not able to pay a judgment against me? I had to appear in court this morning to answer questions about my income and assets. I explained to their lawyer that I did not have any income since I was laid off two years ago and went back to school. I have at least another year and a half left to complete my degree and I am living off of grants and scholarships. He spoke to his clients and then went into the court office. When he came out, he said I needed to appear next month at the same time as the other party in the case (since he had gotten a continuance). Is there anything they can do to me? He tried to intimidate me and told me I could be found in contempt of court for not paying this. What can I expect to happen next month?

Also, I overheard them mention something about dropping me. Can one person be dropped from the judgment if it was ordered to two people?


Asked on 8/17/09, 10:08 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

You cannot be found in contempt of court if you do not have assets or income to pay a judgment. However, if you do not show up to a court date you can be held in contempt.

Yes, one party can be dropped.

Clearly, he will as kthe same questions of the other debtor next month.

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Answered on 8/17/09, 10:13 am


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