how to file an answer with the court

The answer to that question depends on what state you are in and what your defenses are against the debt.

Start with your state's rules of court and/or civil procedure - most states have that stuff on the net.

how do i file an answer with the clerk of the court

What type of complaint is it nicole ? You can try searching on your county courts website, usually there is a section with procedures for answering a summons.

What state? What court? Each state has different rules of civil procedure. The summons that you received should tell you what you need to do - either (a) show up in court on a specific date or (b) file an answer (response) to the complaint.

If you don't know what to do, call your local county bar association for a referral for an attorney who handles consumer credit issues.

I need forms to file an answer in a child coustody case in Alabama.

This is a forum dedicated to getting out of debt and credit repair. Would suggest you go to a site dedicated to family law.

I am in CA, and received a summons for a credit card debt from an "attorney" collector. I don't agree with the debt/amount, but spoke with them in an attempt to settle out of court just to make it go away. They said I would need to make a payment, but first sign some "paperwork" to agree to the settlement terms. I decided NOT to sign the papers, but instead filed an answer to the court with affirmative defenses. I did so within 30 days, properly served the debt collector with copies and paid my court fees.

I am now awaiting a court date (I think??), but just received a letter from the collector that they will request a judgement if I do not pay the settlement amount immediately.

My questions are 1) Can/should I send the collector a DV letter now? I want more information on this "debt." (It has been almost a month since I filed the Answer to the court.)

2) I've not received a hearing date yet (will I - or is there something else I need to do). Aren't I entitled to go to court and try to fight this (at least the amount, which I do not agree with)?

3) Can they file a judgement against me before I even get a hearing date?

Thanks.

i would check with the court on this.they would know exactly if any motions were filed,or if a court date is still pending.don't take the collector's word for anything.