woman contemplating filing for divorce

Either party can file for divorce. There is no specific advantage to be gained by being the party that initiates the original petition. If the other party chooses to file first, it is expected that you file a Counter-Petition for Divorce requesting the distribution of assets and responsibilities that you want. The one benefit of filing first is that doing so puts the process in motion and the other party has a limited time to respond. Failure to respond within the time set with the court could result in a default judgment being granted without your input, and most likely against your interests.

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Clients and Getting Results

We Take Each And Every Case Personally. No two cases are alike and the impact can be devastating, not just for you, but also for your friends and loved ones. We will aggressively pursue the justice and compensation your individual case demands – while giving you the personal and compassionate attention you deserve.

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Serving

Clients and Getting Results

We Take Each And Every Case Personally. No two cases are alike and the impact can be devastating, not just for you, but also for your friends and loved ones. We will aggressively pursue the justice and compensation your individual case demands – while giving you the personal and compassionate attention you deserve.

Free Consultation

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Is Your Quality of Life

Life just doesn’t work when people disregard the social contract put forth by our laws for marriage, child custody, and safety on the road and on their property. You have every reason to expect you are safe. But sometimes the safeguards that should be in place fail. That’s why Cole Legal Group is here to help. We will hold the negligent and irresponsible parties accountable and pursue the maximum settlement and damages allowed by law.

Our Mission

Is Your Quality Of Life

Life just doesn’t work when people disregard the social contract put forth by our laws for marriage, child custody, and safety on the road and on their property. You have every reason to expect you are safe. But sometimes the safeguards that should be in place fail. That’s why Cole Legal Group is here to help. We will hold the negligent and irresponsible parties accountable and pursue the maximum settlement and damages allowed by law.