appearing at mediation
I got served for a mediation hearing but am unable to go for it is out of town. I know I should attend, but my question is if I don't can I get arrested for not appearing?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: appearing at mediation
You probably didn't get "served" to appear, which would mean papers were given to you by a process server or a deputy, you probably got "noticed" to appear.
You probably won't get arrested for not appearing, though, I suppose, if you were court-ordered to appear, it is a possibility. However, there may be other sanctions if you don't appear, such as payment of a mediator fee (maybe hundreds of dollars), payment of attorneys' fees, or automatic loss of a portion of your case. Why don't you call and see if you can do your part by telephone?
Related Questions & Answers
-
Settlement agreement I had mediation yesterday and I was forced into signing a... Asked 2/15/08, 8:59 am in United States Florida Mediation
-
Joint ownership on a vehicle im 18 and my parents just helped me get a car, my dad... Asked 2/11/08, 11:45 am in United States Florida Mediation
-
Time Sharer, Release Purchase a time share, Kissemee, Florida in 2005,@ the age of... Asked 1/15/08, 12:27 pm in United States Florida Mediation
-
Divorce mediation I filed for divorce online as missing spouse. .. .then I got a... Asked 12/14/07, 11:00 am in United States Florida Mediation
-
Ex-wife refuses to gave personal property Please help. I am a Service Member... Asked 12/12/07, 6:40 pm in United States Florida Mediation
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
