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If default judgment has been entered incorrectly then the court will set it aside, although an application will usually need to be made.
After the court enters a default or a default judgment against you, you can't take any action in a case until you have it set aside.
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.
Otherwise, you'll usually need to attend a default hearing, where a judge will review your proposed divorce judgment and may ask some questions or request that you submit more information before making an official ruling.
"Proving Up" ing to the Texas Young Lawyer's Pro Se Divorce Handbook, a "prove-up" is a short hearing in an uncontested divorce. At the prove-up, "you appear before the judge and give evidence and testimony as to the terms of your divorce."
This is the hearing where you would have to prove the damages you are claiming, including any special damages (wage loss, medical expenses, etc.) and general damages (emotional disstres and pain and suffering). In some ways, this hearing is just like trial testimony.
How to ask for a default Fill out request for default. Request for Entry of Default (form CIV-100) ... If ready, also fill out forms to ask for a judgement. Judgment (form JUD-100) ... Mail copies to the defendant. Make at least 2 copies of everything. File forms. Bring the Request for Default to the court clerk.
Enforcing Your Judgment Get in touch with the judgment debtor. Levy (seize) assets that you have personal knowledge of. Examine judgment debtor in court to locate unknown assets. Suspend the judgment debtor's driver's license if the judgment is for auto accident.
If the court has your address, the clerk mails you a Notice of Entry of Default. If they sent this, you must file and serve the request to set aside within 180 days from the date you were served that notice.