Brief reconciliation periods under 90 days will not restart your one-year separation countdown

The one-year separation period allows for temporary reconciliation attempts without automatically restarting the divorce timeline. If you reconcile with your spouse for less than 90 days, your original separation date remains valid. However, if you live together for more than 90 consecutive days, the one-year separation period will restart from the date you separate again. This policy encourages couples to:

• Attempt reconciliation without fear of prolonging the divorce process
• Work on their marriage during the separation period
• Make informed decisions about their relationship’s future
• Maintain their legal separation timeline if brief reconciliation attempts fail