Almost half of first marriages end in divorce, costing the couple an average of $7,000.
However, there are cases where one initiates a divorce but does not fully go through with it, which can be called a withdrawn divorce.
A withdrawn divorce occurs when a divorce petition is dismissed in court, and the couple decides to stay legally married. Divorces can take time, and complicated or contested divorces usually take over a year to fully establish and finalize.
What is a Withdrawn Divorce?
A couple may decide to withdraw a divorce for several reasons. These could include:
- Reconsidering their decisions
- The divorce process taking too long
- Wanting to raise their children together
- Saving the expense of divorcing a partner
- Wanting to try again and improve their relationship
- Resolving the issues leading to the divorce through counseling or couples therapy
Regardless of the reason, a withdrawn divorce legally dismisses the divorce case or petition, allowing the couple to remain married.
Call a New York Attorney for Legal Help During a Withdrawn Divorce
Ending your relationship may have been challenging, and you could feel even more overwhelmed now that you have to negotiate with your spouse about how to put your lives back together.
When you are looking for a professional’s advice on a major domestic law conflict, contact an experienced divorce attorney at The Colwell Law Group today.