You were served with court papers. What should you organize first?

Court documents usually start a response deadline. The first task is not to argue the whole case. It is to identify what you received, when it was served, and what date appears on the document.

Make a clean copy of everything, keep the envelope or proof of service if you have it, and write down the exact time, place, and method of delivery.

Put the papers, related emails, text messages, contracts, invoices, photos, and notes in one place. A timeline is often more useful than a pile of documents.

Juge.ca helps you turn that first pile into a matter workspace, chronology, exhibit list, and next-step plan.

If the claim involves eviction, family safety, a large amount of money, an injunction, business assets, or a short deadline, contact a licensed legal professional as soon as possible.