Getting a divorce is a serious decision that requires significant consideration. Sometimes, however, hearing false information can negatively color people’s opinions. Everyone has some sort of idea about divorce, and plenty of them are wrong. The fact of the matter is that divorce is a healthy, everyday process for couples who should not be together to regain the independence they deeply need. It is not a moral failure that should be avoided at all costs.
Whenever you start talking to other people about getting a divorce, you are going to hear a lot of wild things. You should not pay attention to all of them. Here is our list of the top 6 myths about divorce that we hear all too often:
Mothers always get full custody. This is simply not true. There is no gender-based presumption when it comes to child custody. The court will defer to whatever is in the best interest of the child, which just as often means joint custody or the father having full custody. If you are a dad worried about not getting to see your child because of a divorce, fear not.
It is always an ugly fight. Divorce always means discussions, but it doesn’t always have to mean arguments. Plenty of couples get divorced through mediation, where they talk out their agreement and never step foot inside a courtroom. Even in contested divorces, it can be cordial and understanding. Divorce does not have to be brutal, no matter the circumstances.
Adultery means you don’t stand a chance. Although cheating will play a factor in your divorce proceedings, it does not mean that all hope is lost of your side being considered. Divorce agreements are settled by understanding adults, and no one situation will result in you being blacklisted from having a say.
You didn’t try hard enough. Anyone who has been through a divorce knows that people in failing marriages try harder than those in happy ones. Reaching the end of a divorce is a positive thing, showing that both parties involved have both worked hard in order to reach a place of understanding with each other and a new beginning for themselves.
Your divorce must happen in the state you got married. We’re not sure who started this one, but it is just a plain old lie. Divorces between American citizens can happen in any state, just like marriages.
You can do it alone. Is it technically legal to represent yourself in a divorce case? Absolutely. Should you try it? Absolutely not. Trying to represent yourself will result in disastrous consequences for you and your family. Lawyers exist to help guide you through this specific process. Trust the help of others on this one.
To hear the truth about getting a divorce, call John M. Totten, P.C. today. We can look at your individual situation and find what options are best for you. Good people need good lawyers – so give us a call today!
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