FAMILY LAW / DIVORCE - Request Entry of Default - In family court, a "Request to Enter Default" asks the court to enter a default against the other party because they failed to respond to the initial petition within the required timeframe, allowing the case to proceed without their input.
How it works:
- The petitioner (the person who filed the initial petition) must first serve the respondent (the other party) with the initial petition.
- The respondent has a specific timeframe (usually 30 days) to file a response.
- If the respondent fails to respond, the petitioner can file a "Request to Enter Default".
- Once the court enters the default, the case can proceed to a default judgment based on the petitioner's petition and any supporting documents.
Consequences of a Default:
- The respondent loses the opportunity to present their side of the case or contest the petitioner's claims.
- The court will likely make orders based on the petitioner's petition and supporting documents.
- The respondent will receive a final judgment and orders, which they can appeal if they disagree with the court's decision.
Does not include any filing fees or court costs.
FAMILY LAW / DIVORCE - Request Entry of Default (Nationwide)
FAMILY LAW / DIVORCE - Request Entry of Default - In family court, a "Request to Enter Default" asks the court to enter a default against the other party because they failed to respond to the initial petition within the required timeframe, allowing the case to proceed without their input.
How it works:
- The petitioner (the person who filed the initial petition) must first serve the respondent (the other party) with the initial petition.
- The respondent has a specific timeframe (usually 30 days) to file a response.
- If the respondent fails to respond, the petitioner can file a "Request to Enter Default".
- Once the court enters the default, the case can proceed to a default judgment based on the petitioner's petition and any supporting documents.
Consequences of a Default:
- The respondent loses the opportunity to present their side of the case or contest the petitioner's claims.
- The court will likely make orders based on the petitioner's petition and supporting documents.
- The respondent will receive a final judgment and orders, which they can appeal if they disagree with the court's decision.
Does not include any filing fees or court costs.