In re the Marriage of Coleman

Husband appeals the denial of his motion to set aside an order of default and a default modification order. We reverse and remand.

In August, 1990, wife moved to modify the parties’ dissolution judgment, seeking an increase in child support. Husband was served in October. In November, wife filed a motion and order of default that the court signed on November 30. On May 21,1991, the court entered a modification. On September 16, husband filed a motion captioned “MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT ORDER AND JUDGMENT OF MODIFICATION BY DEFAULT (Evidentiary Hearing and Oral Argument Requested).” The…