There is a single fundamental action that must be done when faced with a foreclosure. Once served with a Summons and Complaint, you must file a response or an Answer to the Summons and Complaint within 20 days. The Complaint will and must state with specificity the nature of the action and what the Plaintiff (bank) is requesting.
Determining what to file and when to File an Answer in a foreclosure lawsuit is probably the most crucial step in a foreclosure lawsuit. There are several major benefits you cannot afford to miss out on. Once a response to your lawsuit is filed you will receive future notices of all future actions in the case. A properly written response can help to even the playing ground between the bank and yourself.
A lender bringing the foreclosure action certainly has multiple attorneys fighting for their interest and you should have an attorney reviewing your case and helping you fight to defend your rights and educate you on your options.
Contact a Florida Foreclosure Defense Lawyer or a Jacksonville Foreclosure Defense Lawyer to review your case and see that your foreclosure Summons and Complaint is properly answered and well drafted. A Florida Foreclosure Lawyer will also make sure that all other aspects of your foreclosure case is properly handled, giving you the best chance of coming out of the foreclosure with your head high above water. Complimentary initial consultation.
