Q: Is it unusual for a final hearing to be scheduled without a motion to default filed? And why might this happen?
I filled for divorce almost 2 months ago and my husband was served within a day or so of me filing. He did not file a response and I have not filed a motion to default. I received a letter for a final hearing next month which has the motion to default as one of the required forms to bring. We have no kids or shared property/assets.
A: This is the judge's way of moving the case forward. Since you have no kids or shared property and he was served there is no other work to be done. If you want something different to happen it is your responsibility to notify the judge prior to the scheduled hearing.
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