Can a default divorce Judgement be reversed?
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Can a default divorce Judgement be reversed?
On the other hand, most states allow a default defendant some period of time after the judgment is issued to ask a court to set-aside (overturn) the default judgment. If the defendant spouse can show a good reason for having it overturned, then the divorce starts again, from the very beginning.
How do I reopen a default Judgement?
If you do not think the default judgment was appropriately entered against you, you must file a motion with the court asking the judge to set aside (void or nullify) the judgment. If the judge grants your motion, the case starts back up again.
Is alimony and spousal support the same thing?
It all comes down to earning power and income. So, at the end of the day, alimony and spousal support are synonymous. Both are phrases that refer to one spouse’s legal obligation to assist their ex financially after a divorce.
Is alimony taxable to the recipient in 2019?
Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, alimony or separate maintenance payments are not deductible from the income of the payer spouse, or includable in the income of the receiving spouse, if made under a divorce or separation agreement executed after Dec. 31, 2018.
