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mcurcho
Jan 20, 2009, 08:14 PM
Does somebody know what could hapend if I miss my court date tomorrow for a debt collector? I am going to file for bankruptcy in just a few weeks. It is nessesary to show up?

ScottGem
Jan 21, 2009, 06:34 AM
First its not a good idea to piggyback your question on someone else's. This can lead to confusion. You should start a new thread. So I've moved your question to its own thread.

What WILL happen if you don't show up, is they will get a default judgement against. A judgement may not be dismissed by the bankruptcy. With the judgement they may be able to attach assets before the bankruptcy is filed.

Fr_Chuck
Jan 21, 2009, 07:14 AM
Not knowing what type of debt, if that debt is not secured, a judgement may give them a chance to place it secured ( attached to something) which changes it status in court.

Your best bet is try and get a new date from the court to delay things