Is service of a summons considered complete when papers are handed to you or when notice of service is filed in the case?

The defendant was served when they were given the papers.

I am a layperson, how do I legally respond to a summons of personal service on a natural person?

You can move to dismiss the complaint based on legal grounds that, with all due respect, I'm sure you do not know. And the most basic response is...

Since you got your mistake early, you can amend it now before serving.

Not served papers but the delivery person was rude. Can he lie about papers being served? How can I work out payment plan ?

If your boyfriend is over age 15, and answered door, then you were served, even if your boyfriend threw the papers out on the sidewalk, etc. Since...

Does a loan modification in Broward County from 2013 have to be filed with the courts in order for it to be enforceable?

Not necessarily, but it is usually helpful to have a copy on record with the court, although some are so confidentially worded that the parties do...

What can I do after a Motion to Set Aside is filed? I have an invalid date on the 3 Day Notice.

You should immediately hire a local attorney that knows landlord tenant law, so you can make sure you retain your judgment. As others have pointed...

Can my boyfriend and I reside in a house per PTFA act if we are not the loan holders and the house was foreclosed on and bought

The new owner should have, or may have already, given you notice of when you need to leave. Courts are very understanding and generous when it...

How do I handle this situation with my daughter?

Common sense should have told you to call the police immediately, as this is a very serious criminal matter. Do so now, and give them all the...

What does it mean?

Hanged to Government since this has nothing to do with Speeding and Traffic Violations. I am not sure what the "it" in your question refers to so I...

Foreclosure judgment?

It is typical and allowed for the servicer to contact a debtor to try to work out some loss mitigation. If you are not interested, (and the fact...