Q: Ex was granted a default with alternative service using an email not ever mine.
There were lies told to achieve entire default. I was in her home and not served and did not know. She took 87k workman's comp as well. No Disclosure's I don't know what to do daughter has been kept from me for over six months
A: If service of process was invalid, then the court lacked jurisdiction to enter a judgment and the judgment can be set aside. If service was valid, you may still be able to have the judgment set aside, particularly if the judgment is less than one year old and the judgment was entered by mistake, inadvertence, excusable neglect, misconduct of one party, or surprise. You should contact an attorney right away to determine the best approach.
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