What is a default Judgement in a divorce case?
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What is a default Judgement in a divorce case?
A default judgment can be entered in your case if your spouse has not timely filed an answer to your petition for divorce or modification relief. A default can be entered by the clerk or by the judge in your case. If a default is entered, a final hearing will still need to be held to complete your divorce.
What is a notice of default hearing?
A default hearing is a court process held before a Master of the Court of Queen’s Bench. A Master takes the. place of a judge and is able to issue some court orders. The Maintenance Enforcement Act allows the. Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) to serve a summons on debtors with outstanding maintenance.
Does the person who files for divorce first have an advantage?
One of the main legal advantages that a person gains by filing the divorce petition before his or her spouse does is that the filer can request a Standing Order from the court when filing the petition. This can be important if the spouse filing divorce suspects that the other spouse will attempt to hide assets.
