Can You Change Your Mind After Divorce?

While it is quite rare, some people decide to reconcile during divorce proceedings, or after their case is finalized. Sometimes, people started the divorce process when they were simply going through a difficult, but temporary, time. In other cases, people may find that living without their spouse is much harder than it was facing life with them and so, they want to get back together. Whether you can reconcile, and how you do it, largely depends on where you are in the divorce process.

Reconciling During Divorce 

There are some instances when two people are currently going through the divorce process and realize they do not want to actually end their marriage. New information may have come to light, or the two spouses may have realized the finality of their decision and may want to undo it.

If your divorce proceedings are still ongoing and you do not wish to continue, you must inform the court that you do not wish to move forward and withdraw the petition. The judge will dismiss your case and the proceedings will come to an end. However, neither party is refunded their attorney costs or filing fees.

If you decide in the future that you actually do want to divorce, you will have to pay all of those costs again and your case will start from the beginning. You cannot simply pick your case up from where it ended the first time. For this reason, it is essential to ensure that before you start the process, you really do want a divorce.

Reconciling After Divorce 

You and your spouse can reconcile after divorce, but you will still not be legally married. While it is possible to appeal divorce decrees in some instances, you cannot do this simply because you have changed your mind and want to get back together. You can only appeal a divorce decree if you believe fraud occurred during your case, or you believe the judge made a legal error.

If you wish to be legally married to your spouse again, you must actually remarry. Again, if you decide to divorce in the future, you will still incur all of the same fees and legal costs. As such, it is just as important to decide whether you want to actually remarry as it is to determine if you really want to divorce. Although changing your mind is part of being human, it can also be very costly when it comes to divorce.

Our Divorce Lawyer in Delaware County Can Help with Your Case 

If you have made the final decision to divorce your spouse, you need legal advice. The divorce process is complex and there are many procedural rules to follow, and many laws that will apply to your case. At Barbara Flum Stein & Associates, our Delaware County divorce lawyer can advise on what these are and guide you through the process to ensure your best interests are always protected so you obtain the fair settlement you are entitled to. Call us today at 610-565-6100 or chat with us online to schedule a consultation and to learn more about your legal options.

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