On the average, the cost of a home foreclosure legal defense is $5,000. With that kind of amount, one could afford the average mortgage payment for five months.

The number of foreclosures have been increasing. According to RealtyTrac, in September 2009, the number of foreclosure filings have increased to 18% higher than in August 2008.

Troy Law Firm in partnership with Dearborn keeps their clients from losing their homes. According to Troy’s expert, one should talk to their lender before getting a foreclosure notice. According to them, avoid to do anything first if you have not sought for advice yet.