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Request for Entry of Default (Application to Enter Default) (CIV-100) Asks the court to enter a "default" against the defendant or cross-defendant because they failed to file an Answer or other responsive document in the case. Can be used to ask for a default alone, or also a default judgment.

If a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief is sought has failed to plead or otherwise defend as provided by these rules or court order, or if the answer has been stricken with prejudice, the clerk shall enter a default on the docket as to such party.

(NJ Court Rule 5:5-10) Attached to the Notice of Proposed Final Judgment will be a completed Case Information Statement, which is a financial disclosure form where the Plaintiff will, among other things, itemize all assets and liabilities of the parties and set forth proof of present income.

If a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief is sought has failed to plead or otherwise defend as provided by these rules or court order, or if the answer has been stricken with prejudice, the clerk shall enter a default on the docket as to such party.

What is a default divorce in New Jersey? In the Garden State, if one spouse files a complaint for divorce, the court can grant the divorce even if the other spouse does not answer the complaint or appear in court. This is also known as a “default” judgment of divorce.

To set aside a default judgment, the defendant must demonstrate that its failure to answer or otherwise appear and defend was due to excusable neglect under the circumstances and that it has a meritorious defense either to the cause of action itself or the quantum of damages assessed.

To set aside a default judgment, the defendant must demonstrate that its failure to answer or otherwise appear and defend was due to excusable neglect under the circumstances and that it has a meritorious defense either to the cause of action itself or the quantum of damages assessed.

The New Jersey Offer of Judgment Rule permits any party to make an “offer to take judgment” either in the party's favor (if a plaintiff) or against the offeror (if a defendant). The rationale for this rule is to encourage and facilitate a settlement because of the consequences of non-acceptance of the offer.