What is a default judgment?

A default judgment is a ruling issued by a court when one party has failed to appear in court or respond to a lawsuit brought against them. In Oklahoma, a default judgment may be entered if either the plaintiff (the party bringing the initial complaint to court) or the defendant (the party being sued) does not appear for the hearing or does not file an answer to the lawsuit. When a default judgment is entered, the court will decide the case without hearing evidence from the missing party. In a divorce case, if the non-filing party does not contest the terms of the divorce, the court may issue a default judgment, granting the filing party the terms they requested. However, if the non-filing party does contest the terms, the court cannot enter a default judgment. In this situation, the court may order a trial to determine the terms of the divorce.

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