Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

How does an order of default work without a current address?


Asked on 12/13/11, 12:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Your question is too vague to answer meaningfully. If a defendant has been served with the suit papers in compliance with the rules, and fails to timely answer, the plaintiff can seek a default by providing the court with the defendant's last known address. If there was invalid service then there is no entitlement to a default. If a default is entered, the plaintiff can proceed with the case without the participation of the defendant.

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Answered on 12/13/11, 12:39 pm


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