plaintiff may at any time file and serve in accord-

ance with Sections 10-12 through 10-17 a written demand that such attorney present to the court, to become a part of the file in such case, a writing signed by the attorney stating whether he or she has reason to believe and does believe that there exists a bona fide defense to the plaintiff’s action and whether such defense will be made, together with a general statement of the nature or sub- stance of such defense. If the defendant fails to disclose a defense within ten days of the filing of such demand in any action to foreclose a mort- gage or lien or to quiet title, or in any action upon any written contract, the plaintiff may file a written motion that a default be entered against the defendant by reason of the failure of the defendant to disclose a defense. If no disclosure of defense has been filed, the judicial authority may order judgment upon default to be entered for the plain- tiff at the time the motion is heard or thereafter, provided that in either event a separate motion for such judgment has been filed. The motions for default and for judgment upon default may be served and filed simultaneously but shall be separate motions. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 236.) (Amended June 22, 2009, to take effect Jan. 1, 2010; amended June 20, 2011, to take effect Jan. 1, 2012.)