whatnextnj
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New Jersey
Without too much detail my problem is this. I was sent an order to appear before the judge for a default judgement. I understand I need to file a motion to vacate the default but I also need to submit some sort of letter explaining the reason why I was charged with default and why I'm asking for the motion.
Basically, I have cancer...stb ex husband is well aware of what I've been dealing with and what I am go through now. He puposely(in my eyes) served the divorce papers right before my first surgery, which I returned to the court within the time frame but forgot to submit some additional forms. I've had 3 surgeries, chemo, dr visits...the list goes on. I had requested a delay in the initial divorce claim but stb denied it.
He purposely (again, in my eyes) submitted the default claim at a time he knows my response will be delayed. I am out of commission for a solid week after chemo and again, he knows this!
I have no income, I am unable to work because of my health problems and have filed for disability but have not received anything yet.
I can hardly afford my rent let alone an attorney.
Ok, what I'm trying to figure out is there any helpful information on composing the letter? I don't want to get into unecessary things but I want to include as much as possible and I'm hoping the judge will get a grasp on how evil this man is.
I've searched all over the internet and come up empty.
Any assistance, suggestions, tips would be greatly appreciated!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Without too much detail my problem is this. I was sent an order to appear before the judge for a default judgement. I understand I need to file a motion to vacate the default but I also need to submit some sort of letter explaining the reason why I was charged with default and why I'm asking for the motion.
Basically, I have cancer...stb ex husband is well aware of what I've been dealing with and what I am go through now. He puposely(in my eyes) served the divorce papers right before my first surgery, which I returned to the court within the time frame but forgot to submit some additional forms. I've had 3 surgeries, chemo, dr visits...the list goes on. I had requested a delay in the initial divorce claim but stb denied it.
He purposely (again, in my eyes) submitted the default claim at a time he knows my response will be delayed. I am out of commission for a solid week after chemo and again, he knows this!
I have no income, I am unable to work because of my health problems and have filed for disability but have not received anything yet.
I can hardly afford my rent let alone an attorney.
Ok, what I'm trying to figure out is there any helpful information on composing the letter? I don't want to get into unecessary things but I want to include as much as possible and I'm hoping the judge will get a grasp on how evil this man is.
I've searched all over the internet and come up empty.
Any assistance, suggestions, tips would be greatly appreciated!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
