What happens if I am on active military duty and I file an answer?

If you file a timely written appearance and answer by June 15, 2026, the court will consider whether SCRA protections apply to your case.

Where do I file my written appearance and answer?

File at the Land Court, Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 by June 15, 2026.

Who filed this complaint and what is it about?

NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing filed to determine if defendants qualify for SCRA protections regarding the mortgage on 55 Grant Street.

Foreclosure — 55 Grant Street, Taunton, MA (26 SM 001475)

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Plaintiff NewRez LLC (Shellpoint) filed a Land Court complaint seeking a determination of servicemember status related to a mortgage on 55 Grant Street, Taunton. Defendants must respond by June 15, 2026 to assert protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act or risk losing that defense.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to respond: June 15, 2026
Mortgage on 55 Grant Street is subject of the complaint
Action asks whether defendants are protected by the SCRA
If in active military service, you may have special defenses
Failure to answer may forfeit the SCRA defense

Published: May 22, 2026 · today
Category: Foreclosure
City: Taunton

Address

55 Grant Street, Taunton, MA

Case #

26 SM 001475

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If you don't respond

If no written appearance and answer is filed by June 15, 2026 at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA, defendants may lose the opportunity to challenge foreclosure based on the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

What to do next

1
Confirm military status
If you are or recently were on active duty, gather documentation proving service before filing.
2
File written appearance and answer
Submit your appearance and answer to Land Court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 by June 15, 2026.
3
Consult an attorney
Contact a Massachusetts attorney experienced in SCRA and foreclosure defenses immediately to protect your rights before June 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I am on active military duty and I file an answer?: If you file a timely written appearance and answer by June 15, 2026, the court will consider whether SCRA protections apply to your case.
Where do I file my written appearance and answer?: File at the Land Court, Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 by June 15, 2026.
Who filed this complaint and what is it about?: NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing filed to determine if defendants qualify for SCRA protections regarding the mortgage on 55 Grant Street.

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Legal terms in this notice

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA): Federal law that provides legal protections to military members against certain civil actions while in active service.
Order of Notice: Court document informing parties they must respond or appear in a case.
Mortgagee by assignment: A party that holds the mortgage because it was transferred from the original lender.

Full Notice Text

(SEAL) COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT
DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT
Docket No. 26 SM 001475
ORDER OF NOTICE
TO: Frank J. DiNublia, Jr.
Rhea Hawko
and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c.50 § 3901 (et seq)
NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing
claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Taunton, numbered 55 Grant Street, given by Frank J. DiNublia, Jr. and Rhea Hawko to "MERS", Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a separate corporation that is acting solely as nominee for Metro Credit Union, "Lender"; and its successors and assigns, dated July 29, 2015, and recorded in the Bristol County (Northern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 22437, Page 290, and now held by Plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant's/Defendants' Servicemembers status.
If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before 06/15/2026 or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the ground of noncompliance with the Act.
Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice of this Court on 5/4/2026
Attest:
________________________
Deborah J. Patterson
Recorder
May 22 2026
LNEO0518318