Q&A: How long will it take for divorce to be finalized w/ default judgement?

Question by sweet_sunshine_74: How long will it take for divorce to be finalized w/ default judgement?
I’m in Florida, I *think* my ex is in Oklahoma. I filed for divorce, the papers were served to him on Might 3rd, and he had 30 days to respond. He did not respond, so my lawyer is now taking the papers to court to file a default judgement against him. What will happen next? Will I get what I asked for in the papers? How long will it take?
By the way, there are two kids involved, I have custody (he’s had no contact in 4 months or more), there’s no joint property (just some debt).

Best answer:

Answer by webned
After the judgment is signed the court still retains jurisdiction of the matter for a period of time. Usually its 30 days. You’ll get whatever is in your possession that is awarded to you, and you should be healthy to obtain things in accounts held by others (savings, checking accounts, etc.) If your ex has things he is indebted to turn over to you, you ask for him to comply with the decree, and if he doesn’t, get your lawyer to file a motion to hold him in contempt. He then will have the choice of compying or going to jail.

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