How to Stop Your Divorce After Filing

If you decide you want to stop your divorce there are many ways you can do it. If the two of you changed your mind on separating, how you go about stopping it will depend on what your states rules are and what stage of divorce proceedings you are in. This article is meant as information only and should not be taken as legal advice.

If separation papers are not required in your state you will have an easier job. If you had to file separation papers and the two of you wish to stop your divorce, you must now sign another paper saying you wish to revoke the separation and have it notarized. After that you are free to get back together and continue on with your life again.

But if you had a petition for dissolution of marriage filed while separated you will have to file a petition with the court to dismiss the petition. You will then have to go before the judge to revoke the settlement agreement also.

If you do not get the settlement agreement revoked and things do not work out between you, then your settlement agreement will be bound by you as set in place by the court. If you do leave the settlement agreement in place that means if there is another break down then you can file contempt motions against your partner or vice versa. If you can work out things between you to avoid filing for divorce it could work out better for your interests.

If your state does not require the filing of separation papers but you have petitioned the court for dissolution of marriage, you would have to ask the judge to dismiss them. If the two of you have not filed any court papers then the two of you can carry on with your lives, nothing else needs to be done. But if your relationship still does not work out you both now know what must be done.

Laws are different in each state for filing separation papers so make sure you know yours. You might call and ask a divorce lawyer, many give a little bit of free advice up front. They could explain the process you must follow for both filing for a separation then undoing it.

Before you and your spouse decide to file for separation then divorce make sure you absolutely cannot solve your differences first. That alone could save you a headache latter trying to undo things later.