Follow the Rules of Court and CCP to make sure your default is proper and enforceable. You must be prepared to enter evidence through documents and testimony.Notice of motion and motion to set default prove up hearing. Cal. Super. The plaintiff has to provide an affidavit of the material facts, proof the defendant was served, and proof of damages. In my default prove up hearing, the judge was angry about the amount of damages I requested. He decided to vacate the. (2) Prove-Up Hearing. Have you filed a motion for default? You may have to request a hearing so that the judge can rule on your motion for a default judgment. "Proving Up" According to the Texas Young Lawyer's Pro Se Divorce Handbook, a "prove-up" is a short hearing in an uncontested divorce.