Question about being served with papers...?

Question

I had a company (National Express Florist) call my job and say they were supposed to deliver flowers last week but didn't because no one was home. They said that they wanted to deliver them and wanted to know if someone would be home at 7. I told her I might not be but she said anyone would be fine. Then she asked to confirm the numbers that were on the invoice which was a number that I had for less than a month and I didn't give out and my work number. They also gave me a number to call if I needed to reschedule the delivery. When I called the number 2 minutes later, it was for some computer company (the woman was really confused when I said florist).

So, I'm guessing this was someone trying to serve papers or something but I have no idea for what. I have a few outstanding debts but they usually leave the documents even when no one is home. I have a judgment against me but I am paying that on time. I get lawyer letters in the mail and I ma just trying to save up for a bankruptcy lawyer and the associated fees. I don't have any warrants out for my arrest or anything like that.

Any ideas? I appreciate all that can help! I am kind of scared to go home.

Answer 1

change your # and don't answer the door because all there has to be is a visual sight of 3 feet for u to be served

Answer 2

if anyone is trying to serve you papers, you can postpone receiving them (getting served) but that will only delay the inevitable--they will eventually succeed. Better to know what you are facing than to worry yourself--it sounds like you are having financial trouble and avoidance won't help. Bite the bullet, and as you may already know, the bankruptcy laws have been changed so expect to still owe money even after bankruptcy. Good luck in straightening out your money woes.

Answer 3

Yes, in order for everything to go through, as far as court proceedings, they need to physically make sure those papers are out in your hands, just take the papers, you can run forever..... I'm currently going through a similar  situation, and going to court tomorrow morning, you just got to get it over with.....

Answer 4

If you are in bankruptcy mode; file right away.  You can always change your mind until the hearing.

Anyway, a bankruptcy filing will immediately stop all attempts at collections.