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A Divorce Lawyer Debunks Some
Common Misconceptions About Divorce
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The Kids Will Be Okay
– Staying in an unhappy marriage is not good for you or the kids, especially if there is any
type of hostility or abuse involved. However, ending your marriage can also have a negative
impact on them, even if they don’t show the signs right away.
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The Wife Always Gets Custody
– The train of thought has changed on how custody is awarded. Instead of assuming the
mother is the parent that should have custody, the decision is made according to what is
best for the child.
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What’s Mine Is Mine, What’s Ours Is Mine
– That the state laws will determine how the property is divided and whether the judge has
any leeway in giving one spouse more favor than the other.
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Men Always Have to Pay Women Spousal Support
– This is another area of divorce law that differs by state. In most states, alimony, or spousal
support, may be paid to either spouse depending on the income of each, the length of time
they were married, which one has the greatest financial obligations, and other factors.
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Every Divorce Has a Winner and a Loser
– Once a couple makes the decision to get divorced, they often enter into court with a
winner-takes-all attitude that can result in a long, aggressive legal battle.