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Custody Battles: Does the Parent Who Files First Have the Advantage?
Episode Summary:
North Carolina family law attorney Jana Jones explains whether filing first in a custody or divorce case actually gives one parent an advantage. She breaks down when it might matter, how courts really decide custody, and why timing your response is more important than racing to file first. Jana also shares what mistakes dads should avoid early in the process—and why waiting too long to act can hurt your case.
Key Timestamps:
00:00 – Does filing first give you an advantage in custody cases?
01:00 – Why “who files first” doesn’t matter in divorce or property division
02:30 –…
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