How can I stop an uncontested divorce?

Stopping an uncontested divorce is not always easy, despite the fact that uncontested divorces are usually the easiest and least expensive divorce cases.  One way to stop an uncontested divorce is to have both spouses reconcile their differences and agree to have the marriage continue. 

Divorce laws vary by state, so it’s important to work with an attorney who represents your interests.  Additionally, changing your mind on whether you should get divorced or not is not as simple as thinking it, so you need to be certain about your course of action before proceeding.

In California, you can file a Notice of Revocation of Petition for Summary Dissolution before the 6-month period of separation ends to stop the divorce.  Alternatively, you should not file the Requisition for Final Judgment by the end of that 6-month period of separation; this will likely lead to your divorce case being dismissed without a judgment. 

In Wisconsin, if you have been legally separated for one year and decide to continue the marriage, both spouses must apply to have the separation revoked. 

In Texas, if one spouse has filed the divorce petition and the other spouse has not answered it, the spouse who filed it can file the divorce dismissal on his/her own.  However, if the other spouse has answered that divorce petition, both spouses must file the divorce dismissal to effectively dismiss the divorce and remain married.

Talk to a divorce attorney for a case review and for obtaining legal advice regarding your options under divorce laws.