What is the best course of action if I am being sued by a credit card company, do not have the money for a lawyer and do not have the money to pay the debt?

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What is the best course of action if I am being sued by a credit card company, do not have the money for a lawyer and do not have the money to pay the debt?

Asked on September 24, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Indiana

Answers:

eric redman / Redman Ludwig, P.C.

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

they will get a judgment against you and try to collect it from wages or bank accounts. try to work out a payment plan with the lawyer.  if not, a chapter 7 bankruptcy will eliminate this and other debts and give you a fresh start.


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