Foreclosure Defense & Home Protection

Facing foreclosure can be one of the most frightening challenges a homeowner can encounter. When your lender starts legal action to take possession of your home, your financial future and family’s stability are at risk. You do not have to face this alone. Our experienced foreclosure defense attorneys help homeowners understand their rights, stop foreclosure actions, and explore every legal option available to protect what matters most.

Foreclosure defense is not just paperwork — it’s a strategic legal fight. With the right attorney on your side, you can challenge improper practices, delay or halt foreclosure proceedings, and pursue alternatives that preserve your home or minimize financial harm.

Understanding Foreclosure & Your Rights

Foreclosure begins when a homeowner defaults on mortgage payments and the lender initiates a legal process to recover the property. This can happen through judicial or non-judicial procedures, depending on your state’s laws. In many cases, lenders must follow strict notice and documentation requirements before they can legally foreclose.

Homeowners often have legal defenses available, including challenges to improper notices, documentation errors, chain-of-title defects, or violations of consumer protection laws. Understanding these rights early can make the difference in stopping or slowing the foreclosure process.

How We Help You Fight Foreclosure

When foreclosure is underway, time is critical. Our legal team offers:

Immediate Case Review
We evaluate your foreclosure notice and mortgage documents to identify opportunities for defense and legal leverage.

Legal Defense Strategies
Depending on your situation, we pursue defenses such as challenging lender errors, procedural violations, or improper documentation. We focus on forcing lenders to prove their case — and ensuring your rights are protected throughout.

Delay & Negotiation Tactics
Delaying foreclosure proceedings can give you valuable time to explore alternatives. We work with lenders to negotiate loan modifications, repayment plans, or other solutions that could keep you in your home.

Alternatives to Foreclosure
If retaining the home is not feasible, we help you pursue options that minimize long-term financial harm, such as short sales or deed-in-lieu agreements, and ensure your liabilities are limited.

Bankruptcy as a Defense Tool
In some cases, filing for bankruptcy can trigger an automatic stay that halts foreclosure actions immediately — giving you breathing room to pursue structured financial solutions and protect assets.

Why Act Now

Once foreclosure proceedings begin, there are strict deadlines and limited windows for legal responses. Waiting too long can eliminate key defenses and leave you with fewer options. Early action increases your chances of challenging the foreclosure, negotiating better terms, or pursuing alternatives that protect your financial future.

Get Help Today

Foreclosure does not have to mean losing your home without a fight. Contact our office for a consultation to discuss your situation, learn your rights, and find the right legal strategy moving forward. We are dedicated to helping homeowners protect their homes and pursue the best possible outcome.

Reach Out To Us

Aron Szabo and The Szabo Law Group serve clients throughout Florida. If you’re in need of legal assistance related to Immigration, Visas, Green Cards, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure, call or visit one of our four locations. We have offices in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Orlando, and Jacksonville.