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reconciliation The act of harmonising difference and settling disputes. Thus, provision is made by rules of court of require a solicitor acting for a petitioner for divorce to certify whether he has discussed with the petitioner the possibility of a reconciliation. Proceedings may be adjourned to enable attempts at reconciliation. A period of six months, or periods of up to a total of six months during which spouses may resume cohabitation without loss of the chance of subsequent divorce, are known as reconciliation periods . |