No, it’s a commonly held belief that if you caused the marriage to break down, that your spouse will have the upper hand in crafting the divorce settlement, but the truth today is very different.
Divorce in New York isn’t about punishing one spouse and letting the other have their vengeance for bad behavior.
When you divorce in Rochester, the process will focus on creating an equitable settlement; not necessarily a 50/50 split of your property, debt, and assets, but as fair a distribution as is possible.
If you’ve been caught cheating and your spouse has filed for divorce, you should sit down with an experienced Rochester divorce lawyer right away.
One of the issues that’s common in scenarios like yours is that your spouse is motivated by extreme anger, and you’re motivated by a desire to make amends.
This can result in an extremely lopsided settlement that can hurt you for years to come.
The attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer can help you get a fair settlement in your divorce, and protect your interests now and for the future.
Call us today at 585-484-7432 for a legal consultation with an experienced Rochester divorce lawyer.