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Filing a Motion: Submit a formal motion to the court requesting that the default be overturned. Providing a Reason: Explain why you failed to respond and provide evidence supporting your claim. Demonstrating a Defense: Show that you have a valid defense to the plaintiff's claims.
There would be a default hearing where the Court would consider your testimony and evidence presented. Even on a default basis, the Court can make an award of property division, alimony, child custody, child support, and other remedies.
Most Courts, including California, put strict time limits on when that motion may be filed (six months from entry of default in California though this time limit may be altered based on various factors) and the longer the period of time from entry of default, the harder it is to have the Court remove it.
Once the Order of Default is issued, the defendant has 30 days to respond and explain why they did not answer the initial Complaint and/or why the Order of Default should not proceed. If the Defendant does not respond to the Order of Default, the case will be scheduled for an uncontested hearing.
To stop the entry of a default or default judgment before it is entered, one generally has to file something in court. This can be an Answer, a Motion to Extend Time, a Motion to Quash Service of Process, or perhaps others. A motion will likely interrupt entry of a default, but a motion is merely a request.
Judgment: During the default hearing, the petitioner presents their case, providing evidence to support their claims. The judge evaluates the evidence and considers the petitioner's arguments.
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.
up hearing in Texas is a court proceeding where the plaintiff presents evidence to prove their case, usually in uncontested matters or when seeking a default judgment.
TIME FOR FILING ANSWER. (a) General Rule. A party shall file an answer to an original complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party claim within 30 days after being served, except as provided by sections (b) and (c) of this Rule.