Q: Should i still file a answer and is there anything else i can do to prolong a judgment against me?
I am in foreclosure in illinois. My son was served and did not inform me of the subpoena until after the court date. I then found out the next court date and was present. The attorneys for the mortgage company pushed for judgement against me. I asked the court for more time and they granted me three weeks. I am selling another property i own to bring myself out of forclosure and am closing on it soon but not till after next court date. So i need to buy a few more weeks. Even though it has been more than 30 days since i was served should i still file a answer to help buy time or is that out of the question since 30 days has passed and if yes or no what else should i do to avoid a judgment being placed against me at next hearing?
A: Since there is a legal proceeding in place for the foreclosure, the best advice that I can provide is for you to retain an attorney to represent you in the foreclosure matter. The attorney can raise affirmative defenses that you may have available in order to defend the lawsuit.
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