The initiating party may proceed by default if:
The initiating party shall file an order with the court within 45 days from the date the last noninitiating party was served with the summons and complaint or notice of motion and motion. The initiating party shall also file with the court a current affidavit of default and a current affidavit of non-military status. If an order is not filed with the court within 45 days, the court administrator shall mail a notice to all parties that the matter shall be scheduled for hearing unless the initiating party files an order along with all necessary documents within 14 days from the date notice was mailed. If the initiating party fails to file the necessary documents within the allotted 14 days, the court administrator shall set the matter on for hearing and serve upon all parties and the county agency by U.S. mail at least 14 days before the scheduled hearing, notice of the date, time, and location of the hearing. The notices shall be sent by electronic means in accordance with Rule 14 to any party who has agreed to or is required to accept electronic service under Rule 14.
Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 363.02
Advisory Committee Comment-2019 Amendment
Rules 372.05, subd 5, and 363.02 and.03 are amended in 2019 to harmonize the rules and create a uniform 21 -day period for responding to motions for child support.