Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

At least file an answer to the complaint before the plaintiff takes your default and secures a judgment. Then talk to a lawyer about how to attack the lawsuit.

I agree with Mr. Cohen. I also suggest you contact the plaintiff's lawyer (preferably by fax so that you have written proof), explain the delay and ask for an extension. She'll probably agree. If she doesn't and then takes your default soon after, evidence of your effort to work something out will help you when you seek relief from the default.

Fight it, settle it, or ignore it are your choices. If you are really going to file bankruptcy, then don't waste money on fighting it. If not, then you decide whether it is worth settling, or fighting and paying attorney fees to help you, to avoid a judgment. If so, feel free to contact me.

I agree with all of the above advice. If you want to fight and/or settle, file an answer. If not then do your bankruptcy.

It appears that the issue of improper service has not been addressed. If you bring a motion to quash and have a serious Plaintiff, they will continue to pursue you until they obtain good service. You might win on this issue, at least preliminarily, but if you evade they can publish or just continue to lie. If you need to retain counsel in San Diego, please feel free to contact me.

I would like to review the complaint and discuss the matter with you . Contact me directly.