I never received a civil notification but apparent...

I never received a civil notification but apparently there was a court date. I did not show up so the court agreed they can garnish my wages. 25% of my income!! So now I have to file bankruptcy cause the debt is so small a lawyer won t waste their time in filing a appeal. I already have a garnishment called children. Not left much of a choice but to file bankruptcy. Can t survive and feed my family on 75% I did call and try and work out a solution with them. tried to setup a payment plan was told they have had that case for over a year and they didn t care. I certainly hope one day this business gets in some financial and or legal trouble and they get no mercy either.