New Jersey Divorce Attorney
Should you file for divorce first, or should you allow your spouse to file first? The spouse who files first becomes the plaintiff and the other becomes the defendant. The question is, does this make a difference? The Krompier Law Firm in Freehold can help you make the decision about whether or not you should file first, based on your situation.
Defendant Is Not a Negative Word
It is important to remember that this is a family law case, not a criminal defense case. In a divorce, defendant is not a negative word. It doesn't mean that you have been accused of anything. It carries no negative connotations in the context of divorce. The plaintiff is not the good guy. The defendant is not the bad guy. Not in these cases.
The Real Difference Between Plaintiff and Defendant
The plaintiff sits on the left side of the courtroom and the defendant sits on the right. That is one of the two actual differences between being plaintiff and defendant. Obviously, this is a fairly insignificant difference.
The second actual difference is one that actually could be significant from a tactical perspective. If the case goes to trial, the plaintiff gets to present his or her case first. The defendant goes second. Of course, going second may actually be preferable.
The bottom line is that attorney Douglas I. Krompier MBA LLC understands you are thinking about all of these issues. He is too. When it comes to defending the rights of fathers in New Jersey courts, he is committed to covering all the bases. You can be confident that he will provide you guidance that is based on his commitment to achieving your goals. Whether that means filing first or not depends entirely on your specific situation.
Schedule a Consultation
Protect your rights. Every one of them. To schedule a consultation with a Monmouth County lawyer about filing for divorce first, call toll free 866-678-1448 | 848-863-8591 or contact the firm by e-mail. Attorney Krompier represents clients in Monmouth County, Middlesex County, and Ocean County.
