Default Divorce Decree in Oklahoma: What Happens?
What is the default divorce decree in Oklahoma? Hi, I’m Oklahoma attorney Brian Glass and I’ve had clients, and customers call me asking, you know, what if I just don’t show up to court? What if what if I don’t want to play? Well, the court can enter a default judgment against you, and anything that is alleged or listed in the original divorce petition, the court may grant if you don’t show up.
Especially if, you know, the other side can prove that they served you or that you had a notification and you just didn’t show up. That being said you know, anything that the other party asked for, you know, your house, your car, your bank account, whatever that may be, the judge or excuse me, the district courts may grant that by default just because you did not show up.
Consequences of Defaulting in a Divorce Case
That’s why you get very specific notifications of time limits that you have to obey or, there are very real consequences. That first initial petition, that first timeline is going to be 20 days to answer that petition, or as the language specifically states in there, you could be held in default and that’s what a default decree is in the state of Oklahoma.
If you’ve been served a divorce petition or you have any other family law-related questions, you can find me at ChickashaLawyer.com.
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