It is clear that the default in this case was not inadvertent. However, defendant claims that she was misled by the legal advice she received. In view of the fact that this action would finally determine the matrimonial status of the parties it should not be disposed of on default. We feel therefore that the default should be opened (Steele v. Steele,
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