Your situation
I just got sued and haven't filed anything yet
- File an Answer with the court. It is what stops them from winning automatically.
- You have 14 to 30 days to respond, depending on your state. The exact date is on your Summons.
How we can help
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Answer Generator
The one document you cannot skip. It tells the court you are fighting the case.
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Answer + Course
The document plus John's course on this step, so you know what every part of it means before you file.
Courses for this stage
Recorded by John, in plain English.
How to Draft an Answer
6 lessons · About 1 hourWhat to do the moment you're served, and how to file the Answer that stops the collector from winning automatically.
Learn more about this course →Undoing a Default Judgment
3 lessons · About 1 hourThey already won because nobody responded. That is not always the end of it.
Learn more about this course →Sued by American Express
2 lessons · About 30 minutesAmerican Express sues on its own accounts, which makes these cases different.
Learn more about this course →Sued by Capital One
2 lessons · About 30 minutesCapital One usually sues on its own accounts, so the paperwork problem is different.
Learn more about this course →CaseDefender provides fill-in-the-blank forms and general legal information. It is not a law firm, does not act as your attorney, and does not provide legal advice. No attorney-client relationship or privilege is created.