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Part one of this 2-part series focused on some of the more financial aspects of family law cases, specifically with divorces. Part 2 explores how I’ve debunked some of the most common family law myths relating to custody and child support.
When you go through a divorce, it is inevitable that someone you know will offer their unsolicited (or totally solicited) legal advice. A lot of what I hear from clients is some mixture of fact and fiction, with much of the “fiction” being based on stereotypes, what people see on TV shows, or Google searches. So, I’ve compiled a quick breakdown of some of the most common myths I’ve come across in the Family Law world… and I debunked them. Part 1 focuses on common myths in divorce cases, and Part 2 will focus on child custody and support. (more…)