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Defendant Does Not Answer the Complaint Forms

• Request to Enter Default
  • If the defendant does not answer the complaint then he or she is in default. Thereafter, the plaintiff must file a request to enter a default.
• Notice of Equitable Distribution
  • If the defendant does not answer the complaint then he or she is in default. Thereafter, the plaintiff must serve a form called a notice of equitable distribution on the defendant. This form requests that the court determine a child support award, alimony, and to split up the marital assets and debts.