Also known as:reconciliation processes · reconciliation
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in family law
A judicial determination in divorce proceedings that spouses have no reasonable prospect of restoring their marital relationship. The finding supports a decree of dissolution when one spouse denies that the marriage has broken down.
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in family law
A judicial determination in divorce proceedings that spouses have no reasonable prospect of restoring their marital relationship. The finding supports a decree of dissolution when one spouse denies that the marriage has broken down.
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in legislation
A congressional budget procedure that permits passage of certain revenue and spending measures by simple majority vote. The process limits debate and blocks filibusters to align legislation with the annual budget resolution.
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in legislation
A congressional budget procedure that permits passage of certain revenue and spending measures by simple majority vote. The process limits debate and blocks filibusters to align legislation with the annual budget resolution.
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Court Denies Continuance After Denial
Roger Ramirez filed a petition for dissolution and swore that years of conflict had left the marriage irretrievably broken. His spouse Regina Robinson denied the breakdown under oath and asked the court for a continuance to pursue counseling. The court examined the circumstances giving rise to the petition and the evidence of ongoing professional collaboration between the parties. Finding no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, the court refused the continuance and entered a decree of dissolution.
Separation Period Establishes Breakdown
Raphael Rivera moved out of the marital home two hundred ten days before filing a dissolution petition. He swore that serious discord over business decisions had destroyed the marriage. His spouse Renee Rogers denied the breakdown and pointed to weekend visits and joint plans as proof that reconciliation remained possible. The court found the extended separation satisfied the statutory threshold and that no reasonable prospect of reconciliation existed.
Denial Triggers Reconciliation Inquiry
Ronald Reed filed for dissolution and swore under oath that the marriage was irretrievably broken. His spouse Rhea Reynolds denied the breakdown and requested a continuance for counseling. The court considered the circumstances that prompted the petition and the evidence of continued collaboration. After weighing the prospect of reconciliation, the court continued the matter for a further hearing between thirty and sixty days later.
Frequently Asked3
When must a court continue a dissolution proceeding for counseling?+
When one spouse denies under oath that the marriage is irretrievably broken, the court must consider all relevant factors including the circumstances giving rise to the petition and the prospect of reconciliation. The court may then continue the matter for a hearing thirty to sixty days later and suggest counseling.
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What constitutes an irretrievable breakdown under the Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act?+
An irretrievable breakdown exists when the parties have lived separate and apart for more than 180 days or when serious marital discord adversely affects one or both spouses' attitude toward the marriage and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.
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How does a finding of irretrievable breakdown relate to reconciliation?+
A finding of irretrievable breakdown is a determination that there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation. The court reaches this conclusion after considering sworn statements, periods of separation, and evidence of ongoing discord or cooperation.
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What is the purpose of the legislative reconciliation process?+
The reconciliation process allows Congress to pass budget-related legislation with a simple majority by limiting debate to twenty hours and precluding filibusters. It aligns spending and revenue measures with the annual budget resolution.
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