What does Judgement mean in divorce?

An entry of judgment in a divorce in California is the final judgment delivered and signed by the judge presiding over your divorce proceedings. Entry of judgment by the court in your divorce case tells you that your divorce is final. Your divorce is not official until the court enters judgment.

What happens if there is no status only judgment?

If a “status only” judgment occurs and a party dies, the court retains jurisdiction to resolve the remaining issues. In contrast, if the parties do not have a “status only” judgment and a party dies, the divorce proceedings are dismissed and no other issues are resolved, i.e., the case is over.

What is a judgment and what does it mean?

Answer: A judgment is a court order that is the decision in a lawsuit. If a judgment is entered against you, a debt collector will have stronger tools, like garnishment, to collect the debt. A judgment is an official result of a lawsuit in court.

What does it mean when a judgment is entered against you?

A judgment is an official result of a lawsuit in court. In debt collection lawsuits, the judge may award the creditor or debt collector a judgment against you. You are likely to have a judgment entered against you for the amount claimed in the lawsuit if you:

Can a procedural defect cause a status only judgment?

Procedural defects are not compelling reasons. Although the “status only” judgment occurs earlier than resolution of the other issues, the jurisdictional requirements of residency must still be met and the parties’ preliminary disclosures must be exchanged prior to a “status only” judgment.

When does a court issue a default judgment?

When the plaintiff makes the required showing of default and offers proof to the court of the amount of money owed, the court will issue a default judgment in the plaintiff’s favor. (Learn more about Parties in a Civil Lawsuit .)