A notice of default informs the other party that a default has been entered or requested because they did not file a timely response. In Arizona family law receiving a notice of default should trigger immediate action. The window for setting aside a default is limited and the consequences of letting it go can be severe.

A notice of default is not a final judgment. It is notice that the process of obtaining a default judgment has begun. The responding party still has an opportunity to address the situation but they must act quickly.

If you receive a notice of default in a family law case contact an attorney immediately. Do not wait. Do not assume the problem will resolve itself. Every day of delay narrows the options.