§ 25-51. When Motion for Default for Failure to Appear Does Not Apply

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§ 25-51. When Motion for Default for Failure to Appear Does Not Apply

(a)Any case claiming a dissolution of marriage or civil union, legal separation, or annulment in which the defendant has failed to file an appearance may be assigned a date certain for disposition as an uncontested matter pursuant to Section 25-50. If the defendant has not filed an appearance by the date assigned for disposition, the case may proceed to judgment without further notice to such defendant. Section 17-20 concerning motions for default shall not apply to such cases.

(b)If the defendant files an appearance by the date assigned for disposition, the presiding judge or a designee shall determine which track the case shall take pursuant to Section 25-50.