What is a default judgment?

A default judgment is a type of family court ruling in Arizona that can take place when one of the involved parties in a divorce does not attend the hearing or respond to the divorce paperwork in a timely manner. When the other party has fulfilled all the necessary legal obligations but the other has not, then the court will make a decision in favor of the responding party. This decision is referred to as a default judgment. Default judgments are typically made for uncontested divorces, meaning the two parties agree on all the issues involved in a divorce, such as division of assets, alimony, child support, and custody arrangements. In these cases, the court will rule in favor of one party without them having to present their case in court. However, in cases where there is a dispute between the two parties or the divorcing couple does not agree on the terms of their divorce, the court may require both parties to attend a hearing in order to make a ruling. The court may also order mediation for the two parties if the court feels that a compromise can be achieved without having to go to trial. A default judgment in Arizona is legally binding and cannot be reversed unless the court deems it necessary due to a settlement agreement reached by the two parties or some other new evidence that has come to light. In general, default judgments in Arizona are generally considered final and must be followed by both parties.

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