Who has the upper hand when filing for divorce?

Who has the upper hand when filing for divorce?

Below are just a few mistakes men make during divorce. 1. Not hiring a divorce attorney soon enough: In most situations, women have the upper hand in divorce cases. The sooner you have an attorney to explain your legal rights and how you should behave during your divorce the quicker you will level the playing field.

How many divorces are because of cheating?

Infidelity in the United States is said to be responsible for 20-40% of divorces. This is a finding by the American Psychological Association.

Does my wife get half if she cheated on me?

California is a no fault state so proof of infidelity is not going to be heard by the court. California is a community property state and your spouse is entitled to 50% of all community assets acquired during the marriage.

How do I file for divorce if my spouse is cheating?

If you don't want a divorce, you can file a petition in the court to obtain a decree of judicial separation on the ground of adultery committed by your husband or wife. After obtaining the decree, you will no longer be required to cohabit with your spouse.