Motion to Set Aside Default/Default Judgment (Domestic Relations)
Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective June 1, 2018
This form is a request to the court asking the judge to cancel a default or a default judgment. It allows the person filing it to state why they failed to answer or defend themselves in the case.
The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 3.210(B)
Where this fits in a case
MotionsStage: Motions
This form is used in domestic relations cases when a person has been entered as a default or a default judgment has been issued against them.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is a motion asking the court to cancel a default or a default judgment in a domestic relations case.
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is addressed to the court, and the person filing it signs it.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2018.
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