Q: Do I have to appear at motion to dismiss hearing if modification is filed?
My attorney is filing modification before the hearing. The hearing will still take place. My issue is I'm a truck driver, extremely behind on just about everything. If I tell my job I can't make it (doesn't matter that it's court) I will not be placed in dispatch jobs rotation for 4 days. Which would definitely not be good, if I'm to pay my bankruptcy payments. When i asked my attorney if i must appear, he stated "Well, I can't advise you not to make money. Just have your first modification payment made before the hearing" He didn't stress urgency of me being there. Just wanted another attorney input. I'm in a Texas bankruptcy.
A: Check with your attorney and see if he can appear for you. Getting approval in advance will increase the likelihood of you not having to spear.
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