I received a summons on my door for a $5,000 debt to american express. Lawyer office is about 1 1/2 from my home... I am willing to pay the debt, do I have to show up for court? I am going to be out of town and won't be around on the court date... can I call the attorney's office and settle the...

Can I get arrested if I do not show up to court if I'm being sued in a divorce procedure?

My friend was wrongfully accused of being a fugitive for breaking parole in California in 1989. He got time served for assault after 11 months in a county jail and was never told he had to report to any parole or probation officer. When being released, he was told he could head back home to Texas....

I have a court date for Oct 20 for a scheduling conference for a credit card debt. I was served a summons to file an answer and I did in a timely manner then I received a Notice of Hearing that says the case is scheduled for Scheduling Conference. Can I do anything at this point. I had previously...

What are my options under Florida law if I can't show up in person on my divorce court date?