Uncontested Divorce Glossary

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Default Judgment: A divorce judgment which is obtained against the Defendant when the Defendant fails to respond to the (a) the Summons (Form UD-1a) and Verified Complaint (Form UD-2); or (b) the Summons With Notice (Form UD-1) for the divorce within the time allowed by law. 
 

Defendant: The person whom the divorce is initiated against. 
 

Domestic Relations Law: The "DRL" is the body of New York State law that states the law to be followed for divorce and other matrimonial actions.