OCTOBER IS EMPOWERMENT MONTH
FOR HURTING HOME OWNERS
FORECLOSURE NEED NOT BECOME A
RITE OF PASSAGE ! ! !
There was a time when the court system
was generally very hostile to anyone who
dared to represent himself or herself.
The recent years of pro-consumer
advocacy have borne fruit. Courts do
not encourage pro se litigants, but if you
learn and follow the ground rules, judges
will tolerate a self-represented litigant, to
an extent.
1. Take a crash course on your state's
court web site. Learn it in and out. Use
a search engine to locate the web site.
2. If you are filing, or are served with a
Federal complaint, you must learn the
Federal way of doing things. A good
generic web site with lots of helpful links
is the NYND USDC -
http://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/prose.cfm
3. Time is never your friend when you are
involved in litigation. "Next week" is not a
good time to start to "look into things".
95% of homeowners served with foreclosure
notices never even answer the complaint.
This an unacceptable response considering
the time, emotional, and financial stake you
have invested in your residence. There are
people who will assist you, but you have to
reach out, and in time. For starters, on any
search engine enter your state's name
followed by pro se.
Be sure to click on the Library link page on
this web site and you will better understand
that you are not alone.
The best time for action is the day after
yesterday and the day before tomorrow !
If you have specific questions or comments,
please email --
HurtingHomeOwner@aol.com
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