20 DAYS — IN CIRCUIT/SUPERIOR COURT

How to Answer a Foreclosure Summons in Indiana

Indiana homeowners have 20 calendar days to file an Answer in IN Circuit or Superior Court. IN has a 120-day pre-foreclosure notice. Here is how to respond.

Indiana Foreclosure Answer

Indiana is a judicial foreclosure state. Under IC 32-30-10, the lender must send a 120-day pre-foreclosure notice before filing the Complaint. 20-day deadline from service to Answer.

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20 Days — IN Trial Rule 6(C)

20 calendar days from service. File in Circuit or Superior Court of the county of the property.

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Check for 120-Day Pre-Suit Notice

IC 32-30-10 requires a 120-day pre-foreclosure notice with HUD counseling information. If not properly served, raise as an affirmative defense. No filing fee for Answer.

Deadline 20 calendar days
Court IN Circuit or Superior Court
Key Notice 120-day pre-foreclosure notice (IC 32-30-10)
Filing Fee None for Answer

IN: 20 Days

120-day notice requirement is a key defense. File on time.

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