Dismiss a Dissolution

Dismissing a dissolution is not common and can only be done if agreed upon by both parties.

Prior to dismissing a dissolution, we should talk to the client about other options such as putting the case on hold (if not filed) or on inactive status (if filed). Those options would put the client in a position where they wouldn’t have to redo/refile the petition, answers & cp, etc. if they decided to later move forward with the divorce.  For more information on inactive status see: Family Law – Inactive Status (Divorce) – K|H Law Wiki

• REMEMBER, BOTH PARTIES HAVE TO AGREE TO DISMISS.

If the case is filed with the Court, then the stipulation must have a place for the Judge to sign it, and you must file it like you would any stipulation. The Court will then sign it and issue the order as an “Order for Dismissal”

SEE MYCASE FOR TEMPLATES OF STIPULATION TO DISMISS – BOTH FOR A CASE THAT HAS BEEN FILED AND A CASE THAT HAS NOT YET BEEN FILED

Here are some additional examples of stipulations to dismiss a divorce that’s been filed:

2021-07-29_Order_for_Dismissal__executed_by_Court_

2024-10-28 Stipulation for Dismissal [fully executed]

2024-08-13 Order for Dismissal – signed by judge

2026-08-24 Joint Stip for Dismissal (signed by judge)

2026-08-21 Joint Stipulation for Dismissal (signed by judge)   (this one is for custody/paternity)

If the case is not filed with the Court, then the stipulation will be signed only by the parties and attorneys and will not be filed. There is a template in mycase:  FAM – Stipulation for Dismissal.docx