How do I file a motion for extension of time?
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How do I file a motion for extension of time?
Being sued for credit card debt. Hoping to file a motion for extension of time.
Asked on November 7, 2010 under Bankruptcy Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Ok, let's start from the beginning. You were sued. Did you file an answer? You need to do so as soon as you can. You need to raise certain affirmative defenses as well such as improper service (if it is true that they did not serve you properly) and attempt to dispute the amount. Why are you requesting an extension of time? Is that to file an answer? Or is it to allow you to work out the debt? Or are you trying to include the debt in a bankruptcy proceeding or debt consolidation? Filing a motion in Court is different in each state and comes under a set of procedural laws. You can try and go to see if there a generally form for motion practice in a legal supply store but I am afraid that you will be stuck by failing to follow the service or time constraint guidelines. Go and see the clerk of the court in which you were sued. He or she may have alist of free or low cost places that you can go to get legal help with this. Good luck.
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