# Voluntary dismissal with prejudice **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [October 5, 2005, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/voluntary-dismissal-with-prejudice/2555 "2005-10-05T18:31:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![nwkltl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/919ad9/32.png) [@nwkltl](https://forum.rosen.com/u/nwkltl)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2005, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/voluntary-dismissal-with-prejudice/2555/1 "2005-10-05T18:31:36Z")
My husband’s ex did the same thing, after she signed the paper in front of the judge she could no longer ask for alimony. ---
**Author:** ![John\_3\_16](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f475e1/32.png) [@John\_3\_16](https://forum.rosen.com/u/John_3_16)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2005, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/voluntary-dismissal-with-prejudice/2555/2 "2005-10-06T04:38:10Z")
I think that means she is voluntarily dismissing alimony payments and the with prejudice part means that she can not come back again and request it. ---
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2005, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/voluntary-dismissal-with-prejudice/2555/3 "2005-10-30T15:57:25Z")
Dear javaking66: Greetings and CONGRATULATIONS! Yes, she has dismissed her claim for alimony and cannot raise it again if she filed the dismissal with “prejudice.” One word of caution…make sure that you get a copy of the actual dismissal with prejudice from the court house. Thank you. Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax 1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.321.0780 main phone 919.787.6668 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![nwkltl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/919ad9/32.png) [@nwkltl](https://forum.rosen.com/u/nwkltl)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2005, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/voluntary-dismissal-with-prejudice/2555/4 "2005-10-30T16:51:49Z")
What does it mean if she dismisses without prejudice? ---
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2005, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/voluntary-dismissal-with-prejudice/2555/5 "2005-11-28T18:37:07Z")
Dear nwkltl: Greetings. If someone dismisses a claim without prejudice, then they can bring the claim to the court again in the future. It is basically gone for the moment but can come back again. Thank you. Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax 1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.321.0780 main phone 919.787.6668 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![javaking66](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/eada6e/32.png) [@javaking66](https://forum.rosen.com/u/javaking66)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2005, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/voluntary-dismissal-with-prejudice/2555/6 "2005-10-05T18:23:30Z")
My ex-wife had filed for alimony in May. Yesterday I got a letter from her attorney stating that she had filed for “Voluntary dismissal with prejudice”. What does that mean? Does it mean that she is withdrawing the alimony case. If yes, can she come back let’s say 2 months in future and file it back again. We are already divorced. Would highly appreciate if you can let me know at your earliest. Thanks