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EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 2 MIN

S9 Ep40: Should I File First or Wait to Be Served

from Divorce Fast & Easy In Michigan · host Akiva Goldman

#ChooseGoldman Deciding whether to file for divorce first or wait to be served is a strategic choice that can define the direction of your case. While the legal timeline often remains the same, taking the lead allows you to be an actor who controls the narrative rather than a reactor who simply responds to claims. • Filing first gives you the primary opportunity to set the tone and explain your specific reasons for custody or asset requests to the court. • Initiating the process allows you to immediately ask for protective orders to ensure family stability and protect marital assets. • Being the "actor" demonstrates to the judge that you are taking proactive steps to resolve family problems. • Starting the case first provides time for strategic planning and ensures you are not caught off guard by a surprise filing. • In cases involving children or significant property, filing first is essential for those who want to affirmatively lead the legal discussion. 📞 (248) 590-6600 Call/Text 📅 For a Complimentary Phone Case Evaluation: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17105687&appointmentType=18529428 Click here to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zsJMMnLLcc For more information: https://akivagoldman.com/michigan-divorce-lawyer ⬇️ Download Divorce & Custody Survival Guide. Click here: https://akivagoldman.com/free-legal-ebook/ For additional information, watch these videos: What To Do If You Are Served With Divorce Papers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_I_SLBVsGU Can You Be Divorced Without Knowing It? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYV_VXoIYjs Visit us at ChooseGoldman.com #Goldmanandassociateslawfirm #ChooseGoldman #ChooseGoldmanLaw #MichiganDivorce #LegalStrategy #FamilyLaw #DivorceFiling #ChildCustody #AssetProtection #MichiganLawyer

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