Should I file an answer even though my 35 days are up?

The SCCO cannot provide legal advice and will not advise a defendant to file an answer or not to file an answer. An attorney can evaluate a defendant's circumstances and help him determine whether it is in his best interest to file an answer after the 35 days are up. If a defendant wishes to file an answer, written consent may be obtained from the Plaintiff's attorney by way of a Stipulation Extending Time to Answer, or a Motion Extending Time to Answer may be filed with the Office of Foreclosure (if the final judgment package has not been filed) or with the General Equity judge (if the final judgment package has already been filed).