Q: MCM (debt Coll.) trying to sue me for over a yr. they want a bench trial, what are my next steps?
KY Attorneys Only: *cannot afford attorney, SAHM* MCM has been trying to sue me for cc debt for over a yr. I answered the summons, and everything else like I’m supposed to and never heard back for almost a year. My circuit court sent me a notice to dismiss due to MCM lack of prosecution in a week. But MCM sent me a letter today with a motion to keep it on the docket for a bench trial. They also sent an order that is not signed by the district judge that is confirming the motion. I’m not entirely sure what to do next, especially considering my legal government name is incorrect on these documents. Am I supposed to go on the 6th for the decision? What are my next steps? Should I contact the clerks office for what to do next? File to force it out of court with the arbitration agreement clause? This just all feels very scammy of them considering the past cases I’ve read of theirs. Also, it will soon become uncollectible (statute of limitations).
A: There are people in your town who know what to do. Lawyers. Hire one, because no amount of internet questions and answers is going to get you to the level of knowledge you will need to successfully represent yourself at trial.
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