Post-Trial Motions in Illinois Divorce | What Are Your Options if a Divorce Judge Rules Against You?

A default judgment can be overturned by filing a motion to vacate the default judgment within 30 days of the entry of the default judgment. The trial court has discretion to grant or deny a timely motion to vacate. However, trial courts have been instructed by the Illinois Supreme Court to liberally grant motions to vacate that are filed within the 30 day deadline.