I received a subpoena from Modero. What should I do now?
A subpoena is an invitation to go to court. Your creditor wants to take your case to court. It is only sent after previous attempts to find a solution have failed. Respond quickly to get a solution.
What's in your subpoena?
- Date, time and place of the hearing (where the judge will rule on your case)
- Reason for the summons (why you should appear in court).
- Your file number.
- Contact details of Modero and the creditor.
- Explanation of the procedure.
Read the subpoena carefully. With each subpoena, Modero also includes a form with a brief summary of your options. Please also read this form carefully. Tip: use Modero Memo to summarize or translate your letter into a language of your choice.
What can you do now? There is always a solution possible. The easiest way is to pay in full for the hearing. Are you unable to pay all at once and that's why you wish an installment plan? In this phase, it is the court that will decide on an installment plan.
Contact us to jointly draw up an installment plan that can be submitted to court.
Disagree? That is your full right. Then go to court. You can go there yourself or a lawyer will defend you. If you have insufficient funds, you can call on a pro bono lawyer.
What if you don't show up?
Don't ignore or forget this subpoena. If you are unable to come to court yourself, make sure that someone else, such as a lawyer, represents you. Illness or traffic situations are not a valid reason not to attend.
If you do not appear (and do not send anyone in your place), the judge will convict you in absentia. The judicial recovery will then continue as usual.
Hint: react. Contact Modero.