Divorce Attorney Talks About Reconciliation

It's too bad that many have such a distaste for divorce attorneys - there are so many great professional men and women who actually want to help one make the best choices.

Here's an email that I recently received from an attorney in Arizona. Reconciliation certainly is an option if husband and wife are interested in saving their marriage.

Are you wondering what happens if you or your spouse wants to try reconciling differences to stay married?  

We encourage clients to consider marriage counseling and mediation before committing to divorce. But I don't want to create doubt for you in your decision-making process, nor do I want to create false expectations about the possibilities of reconciliation. Having said that, there are three things you should know. 

First. When one spouse files for divorce while the other spouse desires to remain married, the dissolution process continues. Depending upon your perspective, that may be overly harsh or a relief. But so long as one spouse believes the marriage is irretrievably broken, the divorce proceeds in family court.

Second. There is a mandatory 60-day cooling off period before the family law judge can issue a final divorce decree.

Third. Should you and your spouse agree to meet with a private marriage counselor, there are many qualified, licensed professionals throughout the state. Also, marital counseling is available through the Family Court's conciliation services. This service is available to couples who are contemplating divorce or already in the process of divorce. When the divorce is pending, conciliation counseling can temporarily suspend the process for up to two months while the couple tries to reconcile.

Here are two important articles about marriage counseling:

1. Counseling for Couples in Distress

2. Resolving Differences and Avoiding Divorce

Remember Alyssa? She went through counseling on her own, then she and her husband tried counseling together. Although they did divorce, both benefited from their counseling sessions.

If you think counseling could help save your marriage, then talk with your trusted advisor to schedule that first session. Need a referral? Call us anytime to request a list of marriage counselors in your area.

Sincerely,

Scott David Stewart
Attorney

www.sdsfamilylaw.com 

As Always,

Little Tboca                  

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