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To contest a judicial foreclosure, you have to file a written answer to the complaint (the lawsuit). You'll need to present your defenses and explain the reasons why the lender shouldn't be able to foreclose. You might need to defend yourself against a motion for summary judgment and at trial.
Before a foreclosure officially begins, you must be over 120 days delinquent on payments. This is a general rule under federal law, but there are exceptions.
For homeowners facing immediate foreclosure, filing for bankruptcy or obtaining a temporary restraining order (TRO) can be effective solutions. Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy creates an “automatic stay,” which temporarily halts all collection activities, including foreclosure auctions.
To contest a judicial foreclosure, you have to file a written answer to the complaint (the lawsuit). You'll need to present your defenses and explain the reasons why the lender shouldn't be able to foreclose. You might need to defend yourself against a motion for summary judgment and at trial.
If it has not already done so, the holder of your mortgage must file proof that it owns title to the security instrument related to the real property with the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the real property is located, prior to the start of the foreclosure sale.