In a Decision – Lockwood v. Lockwood, (an "Unreported Decision") >> the Court Held:
The Appellate Division affirmed the Trial Court decision that although
Husband presented a meritorious defense by arguing that the Trial Court
erred in imputing income to Husband, the court held that Husband had
failed to show excusable neglect warranting relief from the judgment of
divorce.
The Appellate Division determined that held that the notice of proposed final judgment indicated that plaintiff was seeking alimony, child support and equitable distribution. The court further held that defendant's inability to hire an attorney did not constitute excusable neglect.