What does default mean on divorce papers?

What does default mean on divorce papers?

Default means you have your spouse served with the initial divorce papers and your spouse does not file an answer with the court. If your spouse is served and defaults (does not file an answer with the court), you can finish your divorce without your spouse.

What happens after request to enter default?

Once a default is entered, it prevents the other party from filing a Response. The other party may file a motion to set aside the default, but that would have to be heard before they were permitted to respond to the case or contest the orders you have requested.

How do you fight a renewed Judgement?

Just as there are two ways for a creditor to get a judgment against you, there are two ways to have the judgment vacated. They are: Appeal the judgment and have the appeals court render the original judgment void; or. Ask the original court to vacate a default judgment so that you can fight the lawsuit.

Does a Judgement ever go away?

In most cases, judgments can stay on your credit reports for up to seven years. This means that the judgment will continue to have a negative effect on your credit score for a period of seven years. In some states, judgments can stay on as long as ten years, or indefinitely if they remain unpaid.

How can I tell if a Judgement was renewed?

Finding out if a judgment has been renewed has been made easy by access to online court records in every state. Check the court records to find out if a judgment has been renewed. If your creditor has renewed the judgment he will do so at the court where the judgment was first issued.

Can you negotiate debt after Judgement?

Even after a judgment is entered against you, it is still possible to settle a debt for less than the court-approved amount. Maybe much less, lawyers say. However, you may be able to negotiate a discount to the debt, in return for a lump sum payment.