Filing a notice of lis pendens or a "pending lawsuit notice" is vital to avoid property sales during active litigation. This recording gives notice to all interested parties that an action has been brought seeking foreclosure of the mortgage.See Form (Lis Pendens). Maricopa County Lis Pendens Form. Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements. While you can file a lis pendens prior to actually filing a lawsuit, it probably will not stop the foreclosure sale. The workbook is designed for you to complete on your own, or with the assistance of a counselor. Learn about the difference between a complaint, summons, and lis pendens in a judicial foreclosure.