At times, couple may consider the possibility of reconciliation during an Orlando Divorce. During the time from the filing of the divorce to the Final Judgment, some couples may want to put their divorce “on hold” to attempt to reconcile. It will be important to make your Orlando divorce lawyer aware of this or any other change in circumstances that occur during your divorce.
If both parties are certain that they do not want to divorce, each party, through their respective attorneys can file a Voluntary Notice of Dismissal to end the case. If one or both of the parties are uncertain that the reconciliation will be permanent, your Central Florida family attorney may recommend that you do not dismiss your Dissolution of Marriage matter. The case will remain open in the court system. If reconciliation does not work, the parties will not have to open a new case, pay additional filing fees and re-submit initial pleadings and financials.
If the case remains inactive for a significant amount of time, the judge presiding over the matter may file a Notice of Lack of Prosecution. This Notice will alert the parties that if no action is taken within a certain time, the Court may dismiss the matter. The Notice will typically state a hearing date and time at which the matter will be dismissed if no action is taken.
If you have questions about reconciliation during your Orlando divorce, contact Family Law of Orlando to schedule an initial consultation with Orlando divorce attorney Wade P. Luther. You may contact us by email or by calling (407) 835-9900.