There are many things to consider when faced with the decision of filing first for divorce. How will it impact you emotionally? If children are part of the consideration, will they blame you for breaking up the family? There is an equally important consideration you may not know of - the first to file establishes the initial basis. And when you hear the horror story shared in Pt 2 of this series you'll understand WHY you may need to view filing first in a new light.