I recommend the following resources for defending yourself against a predatory third-party debt collector in a debt collection lawsuit.

Helpful Websites and Message Boards

http://www.ihavebeenserved.info/

http://www.howtoansweracreditcarddebtlawsuit.com/

http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/

http://www.creditinfocenter.com/debt/

http://www.creditboards.com/forums/

http://www.debtlawnetwork.com/

http://www.childcustodychecklist.info/


Blogs

http://creditcarddebtlawsuit.wordpress.com/2008/12/06/what-happens-when-you-are-sued-for-old-credit-card-debt/

http://www.squidoo.com/How-To-Respond-to-A-Summons-for-Credit-Card-Debt

NOTE: The Web sites listed above are intended as resources only. They are not a substitute for professional legal advice. If you can afford a lawyer or obtain one through legal aid, we highly recommend doing so.  If you are forced to represent yourself, these resources should help you in that effort.