Filing first won’t have any impact on the ultimate settlement, but there are times when it may be advantageous to file first.
If you know you are ending the marriage and worry that your spouse may hide assets or empty accounts in retaliation, filing first and documenting the financial snapshot may be helpful. If you need temporary support during the divorce, filing first may be a way to expedite your access to needed funds.
The judge won’t view filing first as a statement about either spouse’s parenting abilities, or as any kind of comment on custody matters. You won’t get a larger award in the settlement by filing first, but you won’t get a smaller amount either.
When to file is a strategic consideration more than anything.
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