In foreclosure in New Jersey; local lawyer said don't respond. If I don't, won't I get judgment entered against me?

I agree with my colleagues. Keep in mind that setting aside a default - for your failure to answer the Complaint - is difficult. This is governed...

When was the last time you made a mortgage payment? [Probably a while?] Why would they dismiss the case? Doesn't make any sense does it? Be careful...

The attorney gives good advice. It's prudent. In reality, neither the lender nor the lender's attorney will agree to the extension. You have 35...

What to do? received NOI for 3 months of non payment of mortgage, should i short sale, foreclosure or bankruptcy?

The cars are irrelevant to the foreclosure action b/c the foreclosure action is "in rem" which means it's only relating to the mortgage security....

I need to answer the Afirmative Defense in my answer to a foreclosure summons. What would a good answer been to defend myself

There are forms online if you are not looking to hire an attorney, but it's not good advice for someone who may have excellent defenses afforded...

House sold back to bank at sheriff sale ! i need to keep this house please !

It sounds like you may have been the victim of a predatory loan mod company, and unfortunately if that's the case, you need to put aside whatever...

I m involved in a foreclosure case since 2009 in Aug 2012 they dismissed without prejudice I was served again in Jan 2013

There have been many things that went wrong with regard to bank fraud and the way things were filed and what letters were sent that did (or did...

Got served a foreclosure complaint. I have 35 days to answer complaint. Met with lawyer who said there was no reason to answer

No reason to Answer? There's no reason to go back to that attorney! There are many reasons to Answer, but it really depends on what you're looking...

Who has the right to foreclose ? REMS , Freddie Mac , Countrywide , BOA or now Owen ?

You certainly have real party in interest issues and the validity of the assignments can be brought to light. You should consider counterclaiming...

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Where can I find a good honest home foreclosure lawyer?

As a previous residential foreclosure attorney, I have represented banks, lenders, and mortgage servicers throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. ...

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