Sometimes a spouse who has filed a petition may wish to stop divorce proceedings due to a change of heart. As long as the decree has not been finalized, it is possible to contact the court for a postponement or to withdraw the petition entirely. With a no-fault petition, it is not possible for one spouse to stop divorce if the other spouse files it. However, a fault divorce can be contested if the party being accused of fault wishes to object. Even in these situations, a divorce is usually granted eventually. Sometimes couples try to stop divorce by going to marital counseling. One spouse cannot force the other to participate in counseling, so this has to be a joint decision. In some situations, a judge may order mediation or counseling for the parties involved. This is designed to allow them to come to an agreement over the terms of the divorce or to work out their problems and reconcile. It does not stop the divorce proceedings although it can delay the process.