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Divorce Myths

Friday, September 11, 2009 by Steven M. Bishop

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Steven Bishop, experienced San Diego divorce lawyer, handles family law matters and divorce law in San Diego including child custory and support cases in Southern California, explains various divorce myths.

The court looks at these cases - case by case.  But the first is that men never get custory.  People come in with preconceived notions, and this just isn't true.  In today's society, both parties are equal. 

Another one is that each party automatically has to pay half the debt.  There are numerous exceptions where the court does not require a wife or husband to equally share debt depending upon the support agreement, as it would be to much to require that party to pay 50% of consumer debt when they will have a tough time surviving after paying support.  

Another one is that, if we sell the house we get to divide the total minus the broker fees and closing costs.  This again is case by case, but if one party were to buy out the other, they would typically be required to pay half the equity, with no deductions.

Another one is that spousal support is taxable to the recipient in California. 

Steven M. Bishop
591 Camino De La Reina
San Diego, California 92108
Phone: 877-576-7413

 
Posted at 18:34 PM
Topic: Divorce
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