My ex-husband and I divorced five years ago, but we’ve recently started seeing each other again, and he wants us to remarry. Is

Only you can decide what’s best for you. But be careful. Try to remember why you divorced in the first place. By and large, behavior doesn’t change. If your spouse had a history of cheating on you in the past but now promises to be faithful forever, remember, he or she made that promise to you once before.

Can second marriages work? Sure. Have I divorced the same couple more than once? Yes. So before you remarry your ex, think long and hard about your life and your future — and whatever else you do, make sure you sign a premarital agreement before you say “I do” again.

About the author of this Illinois Divorce FAQ:

Karen A. Covy, J.D. is a divorce attorney and family law mediator in Chicago Illinois . She is the author of When Happily Ever After Ends, How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially and Legally.