What is the name of your state?

georgia
my ex is suing me for custody of our 2 children, i cant afford and attorney hes already got one and served me papers. I am required to "answer" this paperwork,how do i do that myself?
please no busting my chops, i need some advice on how to do this the proper way. i love my children and do not want to lose them. is this to risky ( ive heard only a fool represents themself, so i guess this fools got to do what shes got to do)Please could someone spare some advice on where to start for this mom who is completely exhausted from having to deal with man.