The Massachusetts Notice of Filing is a legal document used by creditors to notify debtors that a creditor has filed a lawsuit against them. This document is usually used in cases of delinquent debts, such as unpaid credit card bills or medical bills. It must be filed with the court and sent to the debtor in order to begin the legal process. The Massachusetts Notice of Filing comes in two forms: the Summons and the Complaint. The Summons includes basic information about the lawsuit, such as the court's name and address, the date the lawsuit was filed, and the name of the debtor. It also provides instructions on how the debtor can respond to the lawsuit. The Complaint includes more detailed information about the lawsuit, such as the creditor's claims and the amount of money owed. It also contains a statement of the debtor's rights and options. Once the Massachusetts Notice of Filing is sent to the debtor, they must respond within 20 days or the court may automatically rule in favor of the creditor. If the debtor responds within 20 days, they can file an Answer or a Motion to Dismiss. If the debtor does not respond, the creditor can ask the court for a default judgment.