Dismissal
Written By Fresh Starts Registry
Pronounced: dis-MISS-uhl
What it means: A dismissal means the divorce case is closed without a final decision. This can happen if both people change their minds or the court decides it can’t move forward.
Example: “We decided to work things out, so we filed for dismissal.”
When it's used: At any point before the final decree, if the case is being dropped.
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