If you file for divorce to you have to thro with it?

[lovelypants]

I'm in the situation where i may need to forum shop (i.e. choose the coutnry for my divorce). From preliminary investigations it looks like i would be best off if the action were heard in the UK.

If i filed for divorce in the UK - would i have to go thro with the divorce? I'm assumign you can just ditch the divorce application if you reconcile?

If we were to reconcile i would then insist on a post-nup to protect my financial position.

Sorry if my above plan sounds hard but i think i need to plan for things getting nasty with DH and he very much has the financial advantage.

[Collaborate]

You can, if you're the petitioner, stop the divorce at any time before Decree Absolute.

[Zoelda]

if youre in a forum shopping situation and your ex is the one in control get the petition is TODAY. and as collaborate says (i do LOVE collaborative law), you can always withdraw.