does it matter who starts the divorce process first?
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DIVORCE
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Does It Matter Who Starts the
Process First?
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The person who starts the divorce first is called the petitioner and the
petitioner goes first in a trial. D I V O R C E L A W S P E C I A L I S T
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The spouse being petitioned is called the respondent.
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There are pros and cons to being the petitioner or the respondent.
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The petitioner gets to set the tone of the trial because they are going
to put their case on first. D I V O R C E L A W S P E C I A L I S T
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The respondent essentially gets the last say because they present their case after the petitioner has
already presented their case to the judge. D I V O R C E L A W S P E C I A L I S T
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So there is a difference in being the petitioner or the respondent.
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It’s not enough to be the one to initiate the divorce if you are
unsure about getting a divorce. However, if you are sure about
moving forward with the divorce then just go for it.
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Don’t worry if you are first or second, that should not be your
foremost concern.D I V O R C E L A W S P E C I A L I S T
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But as mentioned before there is a slight advantage to being the first
(petitioner.)D I V O R C E L A W S P E C I A L I S T
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