Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

credit card default

I am unemployed and have about $15,000 in credit cards, will I go to jail if I don't pay these?


Asked on 1/20/08, 11:09 am

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: credit card default

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No, you will never go to jail due to non payment of any debt unless it is a court ordered debt such as child support or alimony. Then it becomes contempt of court which is a different issue.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 1/20/08, 11:32 am


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