How do I respond to MCR 2.602B (3)

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Nov 2, 2009, 05:06 AM

SteelerMike

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How do I respond to MCR 2.602B (3)

My wife filed for divorce and I missed the court date. (I couldn't pull together to walk in the court room.) By default, a judgment was made. I do not agree with the financial aspect of the judgment. Is there a protocol or standard way to dispute? The judgement states "written judgment within 7 days."

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Nov 2, 2009, 05:37 AM	#2

excon

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Originally Posted by SteelerMike

"written judgment within 7 days."

Hello Mike:

That's probably the time you have to appeal... You're gonna need a lawyer.

excon

Nov 2, 2009, 01:31 PM	#3

JudyKayTee Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NY State Posts: 18,299	In NYS "written Judgment within X days" simply notifies the parties that the Judge's decision will be reduced to writing within that time frame. Both parties then get a chance to review it for CORRECTNESS, not for purposes of appeal. As Excon said - you are going to need an Attorney and I would be prepared to also pay your "ex's" legal expenses for this second round.