It appears that the Long’s have decided to give their marriage another try! According to the Christian Post, the divorce case between Georgia megachurch pastor Eddie Long and wife Vanessa Long has been closed and dismissed, according to the DeKalb County Online Judicial System. However, there remains a possibility the case could continue in the future.
According to the online judicial system record, there are three new entries as of Feb. 13 related to the Longs’ divorce case with the descriptions “dismissal,” “certificate of service” and “dismissed without prejudice” noted.
“Dismissed without prejudice” means the case may be re-instituted or re-filed in the future. According to the Judicial Branch of Georgia website, “A dismissal without prejudice does not stop the plaintiff from re-filing the claim and proceeding as long as the claim is made timely (within the statute of limitations) and service can be secured.”
Long is the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church located in Lithonia, Ga., a suburb in Atlanta. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Vanessa Long released a statement on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, saying that she had decided to terminate her marriage after “a great deal of deliberation and prayer.”
Just hours later, a statement from New Birth Missionary Baptist Church attributed to Long said the first lady had a change of heart, and planned to withdraw her petition for divorce. “I believe in [Eddie Long] and admire his strength and courage,” Long said in the statement.
Then, later in the day, her attorney announced in a statement that “[Vanessa Long] has determined that dismissal of her divorce petition is not appropriate at this time,” and that she had every intention of moving forward with the proceedings.
Shortly after the divorce announcement, Eddie Long announced that he was going on hiatus from preaching to focus on his family. The bishop returned to the pulpit in early January. As of Feb. 13, the divorce case is closed.
DO YOU THINK IT’S POSSIBLE TO LET GO OF THE PAST AND START OVER?
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Tavia
February 21, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Hallejuah, The race is not given to the swift or the strong
it is to he who endures.. Be strong my sister the enemy is a liar, I truly believe God honors marriage and you and the Bishop he will restore, just hang in there, nobody but God knows….. Love you both, Tavia
Evang. A. Thompson
February 21, 2012 at 1:45 PM
PRAISE GOD. I am so thankful that Vanessa Long had a change of heart, and decided to keep her marriage. For the enemy only comes to steal,kill,& destroy. Praise God, he lost this one. Most of all,it is possible to let go of the past. We just need to Let Go,and Let God. Then we will always defeat the enemy and his tactics. That’s how we will continue to be a more than a conqueror in Christ Jesus. May God continue to Bless & Keep them strong.
Bro. Lindsey
February 21, 2012 at 6:30 PM
GOD IS AWESOME! Elder Vannessa Long is a example of true love & being a Kingdkm Citizen here on earth. I thank God for her & Newbirth for everthing they have done to make my life better & for blessing the world.