Disability with Bipolar Disorder vs. Writ
I was just sued for a past debt that occured while I was in a manic state.
The Judge declared me Disabled and unable to work at all.
What should I do about receiving this writ??? I only have 10 days to either go to court or they take all of my (slim) items.
HELP!!!
Darla
Hire a lawyer! Now! You may be able to receive income and free medical care and medicine because of your disability. Don't wait!
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Hi, Deines. I second Connie's advice. Lawyer's will often not charge for an initial consultation. Or you may want to call your state or county legal service. Often, they will give you the advice you need so you can represent yourself. You will also need to negotiate payment of the debt with the party that is suing you. They just want to get paid, not ruin your life. If you contact them, you may be able to clear things up on the spot. They may give you more time to pay up. If contacting them is too much for you in your distressed state, you may want to ask a friend or family member to negotiate on your behalf. A lawyer or legal services can help you out here, too.
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Wow, I was away for 2 months in rehab and just ignored all bill collectors...still do ..can't get blood from a stone... If i have to claim bankrupcy than so be it... The little money I do have is going to lawyers in a child custody case...You were sick..period...if you had open heart surgery and was in the hospital and couldn't pay bills so what....You could also go down to social services for public assistancce and food stamps like i had to do if things are bad....MONEY IS MONEY...just breathe....and i agree with the aformentioned responses...some lawyers do give free consultations and maybe a bankrupcy lawyer isn't a bad idea...not your fault. Goood LUck!!!