You have more control over the process
By being first to file for divorce, you take the process under your own control. If your spouse is reluctant to get divorced or tells you, “let’s not rush things,” you can have more control by filing the petition for divorce instead of delaying the inevitable.
Also to know is, does it matter who initiates a divorce?
You can be a step ahead when it comes to scheduling issues, whether that be work-related or other family obligations. If you file for divorce first, then it is likely that if the outstanding issues in your case had to be decided at a trial (by the judge), then you would be the first to present your case.
Similarly, can a woman get alimony if she filed for divorce?
Alimony and maintenance: As per the law, every married woman is eligible to get maintenance from the husband after divorce. It depends on the husband’s salary. In general, the wife gets one-third of his salary; but it can change. The alimony is the full and final settlement; it is a lump sum amount.