We reconciled after filing for divorce

More divorce and separation situations

• Do we have to live apart before divorcing? Do not apply one jurisdiction’s separation rule to another.
• The final divorce judgment has been entered Check what still must be done; entry of judgment does not complete every transfer or administrative change.
• Can either spouse cancel health or life insurance? Court orders, automatic restraints, plan rules, and coverage laws may limit changes.
• We agree on everything and want an uncontested divorce Confirm that “everything” includes property, debts, support, retirement, insurance, taxes, and all child-related issues.
• Will I owe or receive alimony? Eligibility, amount, duration, and calculation depend on local law and the facts; marriage alone does not establish a fixed payment.
• Can we use one lawyer for both of us? Clarify whom the professional represents. A mediator, document preparer, or one spouse’s lawyer does not automatically represent both spouses.
• Divorce may affect my immigration status Family-law and immigration consequences require coordinated advice; a spouse’s threats are not a reliable statement of immigration law.
• Divorce and separation: where to start in NJ, NY and DC Divorce ends a marriage; it does not automatically resolve every property, tax, debt, insurance, or parenting issue without appropriate requests and orders.…

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