Possible default situation

Already missed the response deadline?

If a default or judgment may already exist, the Answer workflow may not be the right next step. Read this carefully before uploading.

This is a different situation.

If you missed the response deadline, the plaintiff may have already asked the court for a default. If a default judgment exists, different steps may apply. AnswerFirst's core product is designed for people who received a complaint and have not yet missed the deadline.

What may have happened

Request for entry of default

If you didn't respond in time, the plaintiff may have filed a 'request for entry of default.' This is different from a judgment.

Default judgment

After entry of default, the plaintiff may have obtained a default judgment. This allows them to attempt to collect the judgment amount.

Motion to vacate may be an option

In some cases, you may be able to file a Motion to Vacate Default to reopen the case. The rules depend on timing and grounds.

Motion to Vacate Packet

Coming Soon

$500flat fee

AnswerFirst is building a Motion to Vacate packet for people who missed the deadline or were not properly served. This workflow is not yet available.

Notice of Motion

Memorandum of Points and Authorities

Declaration

Proposed Answer

Proof of Service

Filing checklist

Not yet available

What to do right now

1.Check your court documents carefully for any entry of default or judgment paperwork.

2.Act quickly — time limits apply to motions to vacate and are strictly enforced.

3.Consider contacting a licensed attorney as soon as possible.

4.Many bar associations offer free or reduced-fee attorney referrals.

AnswerFirst does not guarantee outcomes and does not provide legal advice.

Still want to upload your documents?

You can still upload your complaint to see what AnswerFirst found. We will flag if we detect default or judgment language in the uploaded documents.

Check my documents

AnswerFirst is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or attorney representation. AnswerFirst helps prepare documents based on user-provided information. You are responsible for reviewing all documents before filing. Court rules and deadlines vary. Consider consulting a licensed attorney.