After careful consideration, we have discussed the counter-offer provided. • TIP: When making a written settlement offer, designate the letter as a confidential settlement offer, e.g.Forms ; ADOPT-230, Adoption Expenses ; ADOPT-310, Contact After Adoption Agreement ; ADOPT-315, Request to: Enforce, Change, End Contact After Adoption Agreement. Learn "do's and don'ts" of returning rejected offers, and some options for dealing with rejecting multiple offers on a property. The basis for this ruling is as follows. 1. Background. You have 30 days to respond to a debt lawsuit in California.