If I filed for divorce but haven't had the sheriff deliver the papers yet, can I change my mind and not have the papers delivered?
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Yes. It doesn't sound like this has taken place yet, but if the summons has been issued already by the clerk of court, and it's gone to the sheriff -- you'd have to contact the sheriff's office to request them to not serve your spouse.
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