(1) The decree of divorce becomes absolute: (a) on the date it is signed by the court and entered by the clerk in the register of actions; (b) at the expiration of a period of time the court may specifically designate, unless an appeal or other proceedings for review are pending; or (c) when the court, before the decree becomes absolute, for sufficient cause otherwise orders.
(a) on the date it is signed by the court and entered by the clerk in the register of actions;
(b) at the expiration of a period of time the court may specifically designate, unless an appeal or other proceedings for review are pending; or
(c) when the court, before the decree becomes absolute, for sufficient cause otherwise orders.
(2) The court, upon application or on its own motion for good cause shown, may waive, alter, or extend a designated period of time before the decree becomes absolute, but not to exceed six months from the signing and entry of the decree.
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