After the period of R/C has ended, the FLA 1996 stipulates that no application for a divorce order may be made after one year (the specified period) has elapsed since the end of the period. The statement will be deemed to have lapsed.
Time can also stop running if the court receives joint notice from the parties that they are attempting a reconciliation. Again, if this interruption lasts for a continuous period of over 18 months, then a new statement will be required.