What Happens If I Change My Mind About My Divorce?

 Posted on October 03, 2019 in Divorce

Any difficult decision is bound to leave a person having second thoughts. In fact, if you did not have second thoughts, the decision was probably not very difficult in the first place. With that in mind, the decision to pursue a divorce is likely to be among the most difficult choices you will ever make. Despite billboards or websites that promise to help simplify your divorce, the fact remains that ending your marriage is a significant life event that will change you and your family forever. If you have considered the possibility of filing for divorce, it is important to allow yourself the space and time to think through all of your options before you make any decisions that cannot be undone.

Know the Law

It is commonly repeated that half of all marriages in America will eventually end through divorce. While many experts suggest that this figure is an over-exaggeration, divorce is certainly not rare. Illinois law, however, generally seems to take divorce more seriously than the average person does. The statute that governs divorce in the state—the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act—does not guarantee a quick dissolution of marriage simply because a person files a petition for divorce. Under the law, an Illinois court will only grant a divorce if it finds that the marriage has broken down beyond repair due to irreconcilable differences between the spouses. Before filing for a divorce, you need to be certain that you are making the right choice.

No Taking It Back

When you are considering the possibility of a divorce, it is important to keep in mind that once the court has entered a judgment for the dissolution of your marriage, it is too late to change your mind. If the challenges of the divorce process have made you reconsider your decision, and you want to give your relationship another chance, you need to let the court know before the final decree is issued. Changing your mind about the divorce will not be valid grounds to ask the court to vacate its judgment of divorce. By law, you would be free to remarry your ex-spouse, but the provisions of your divorce decree would still apply.

Discuss Your Situation With a Wheaton Family Law Attorney

For more information the divorce process in Illinois, contact an experienced DuPage County divorce lawyer at Stock, Carlson & Asso. LLC. At our firm, we have helped many families in Illinois obtain favorable divorce outcomes in even the more challenging cases. Call 630-665-2500 for a confidential consultation with a member of our team today.

Source:

http://www.today.com/health/thinking-about-getting-divorce-ask-yourself-these-6-questions-first-t82331

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?ActID=2086&ChapterID=59