Q: I received a warrant in debt (Civil Claim for Money) in Suffolk, VA but we are moving to Florida next week before the
hearing we are a military family. My husband is the active component what do I do? I was not served the papers they were in the mail and it has no case #
A: There is a section of law called the "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act" that provides some protections as far as court appearances are concerned. Since this is coming up fast, you want to contact a general practice / debt protection attorney in your area ASAP to help defend your case. If you don't show and the court doesn't know about the duty status, a judgment could be entered in your absence. There are many attorneys throughout who are familiar with how military life interacts with the law. Good luck.
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