Get Indigency Form

File the Answer with the court, and serve the plaintiff Alabama courts require defendant debtors who don't have an attorney to file the answer by mail or in person. So here's what you need to do: Print two copies of your Answer. Mail one copy to the court.

All defendants shall have 30 days from the date of service to answer the complaint, and those served by publication shall have 30 days after the perfection of such service so to answer.

A defendant may accept or waive service of process by a document signed by the defendant and filed with the clerk of court from which the process issued.

You simply need to fill out an official court answer form, tell the court why you disagree with the lawsuit, and file the paperwork with the court. Then, you have to send a copy of your answer form to the person suing you. Finally, wait to get notice from the court about next steps.

Affidavit of Substantial Hardship – Form C-10A Use this form if you cannot pay the filing fees required to file your forms. The judge will decide if the fees can be postponed.

Your answer should include the court name, case name, case number, and your affirmative defenses. Print three copies of your answer. File one with the clerk's office and mail (or “serve”) one to the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney.