Law question. I have to appear in mediation for a credit card bill?

Do the debt collectors normally allow you to call the office and make a payment plan? I%26#039;m just now getting finances in order. Will I have to pay the lawyer fees for the other party? How much are those? Will my father be allowed to be my representation? This will occur on my fourth day of school and I don%26#039;t want to miss school. He%26#039;d easily be able to settle this for me. I can use all the help I can get.

Law question. I have to appear in mediation for a credit card bill?

You will probably need to sign power of attorney over to him. Have it notarized. Then, he can take care of this for you.

Law question. I have to appear in mediation for a credit card bill?

Do the debt collectors normally allow you to call the office and make a payment plan? - Yes, but if it gets to the point of mediation and/or court they will want their money in fairly quick order. You may want to have your father and you call the office together and deal with them that way.

Will I have to pay the lawyer fees for the other party? - Yes, you would be responsible for any court costs. So if you are going to try and settle it is best to do it before you go to court.

How much are those? It depends on a lot of factors but you can estimate at least a few hundred dollars.

Will my father be allowed to be my representation? Unless your father is a lawyer or a co-signer/co-applicant on your credit card in dispute probably not. But you would have to check with the court to be sure what the exact regulations are.

If you don%26#039;t want to miss school and he can not represent you you would have to file for a postponement to when you would be able to do it. If you just don%26#039;t show up then you will basically have a default judgement entered against you.