I got civil court sued. what will they do? i have no job, no assets. Im in TN. they cant take blood from tullips. i know i have to pay, but i cant now.
2007-09-04 11:31:36 · 12 answers · asked by Dimitri VanHorn 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Can't do much. Look at O.J. Simpson
2007-09-04 11:36:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Based on the fact that you know you have court this week, it's pretty safe to say that you have been properly notified that you are due in court for a decision regarding DNA testing and child support. That being said the constitution guarantees you the right to be heard for your benefit, not anyone else's. You go to court to make your case. If you do not show up the courts generally assume that you have nothing good to say, and a default judgement will most likely be entered against you. There are ways to reverse this later, but they are limited and should not be relied on because there is no guarantee that you can reverse a default judgment. Did you already get the DNA test done? Are you the father? If you are not the father that would be pretty good evidence against paying child support. If you are the father and still do not want to pay child support, you and your legal counsel would have to talk about other options. I do not want to say too much about what I think you should do because I am a Law Student that has not completed my education, and it would be somewhat unethical for me to give you advice on a subject that would have a profound effect on your life when I do not yet have full training. Hope this helps. Good luck with everything
2016-05-21 05:21:45 · answer #2 · answered by glendora 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like something your going to have to work out with the judge. I'm sure he/she will give you a time amount to pay off the total amount of money you owe or put you behind bars as 'payment'....depending upon if you get a god damn job! We must be a different breed because if I was being sued and I didnt have a job...I would get my *** out there EVERYDAY until I found one...so I could pay my dues.
Oh, and if you don't show up to your court hearing...you will get a bench warrent for your arrest. I would advise going.
2007-09-04 11:42:50 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Beezy♪ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did you do that someone is suing you civilly? Mostly only dork lawyers file suits against someone they know they can't get anything out of. Do NOT default or not show up in court, because then a judgment will always be on your record. If you show up and defend it, you'll know what is happening, and you can fight it or drag it out or whatever.
2007-09-04 11:46:11 · answer #4 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had someone tell once, I understand we can't get blood from a Turnip, but we can get your Turnip.!
You need to go to court, let them know you want to make it right, but you do not have a job so you do not have any money. If you don't show up, a bench warrant will be issues and you will go to jail.
2007-09-04 11:43:47 · answer #5 · answered by Annie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you don't go you loose by default. If you go maybe an arrangement can be reached. While they may not get anything now, unless you plan on being a dead beat forever they will get their money. Bank accounts, unemployment, wages etc can be attached.
2007-09-04 11:36:43 · answer #6 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Declare bankruptcy like everyone I won judgements against.
2007-09-04 11:47:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try selling the computer you are borrowing right now.
2007-09-04 11:41:25 · answer #8 · answered by Lavrenti Beria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you are homeless, you have assets SOMEWHERE. if you don't go, you're screwed. go, tell the TRUTH, and they will figure out something.
2007-09-04 11:40:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must go to court,.....if you have nothing, well, then you are correct, you can't get blood out of a turnip,.....
2007-09-04 11:40:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋