The Myth Machine
Everyone knows someone who’s been divorced and they all have advice. But what works in California or Texas rarely applies in Washington. Believing bad advice can wreck your credibility and cost you money or parenting time.
At Family Law Complex Litigation Advocacy PLLC, we help clients throughout King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Clark, and Kitsap Counties see through the noise and make decisions based on facts and law, not folklore.
Myth #1: “Mothers Always Get Custody.”
Truth: Washington courts focus on the child’s best interests not gender. Judges look at who has been the primary caregiver, each parent’s stability, and emotional bond with the child. Fathers win custody every day when the evidence supports it.
Myth #2: “Cheating Means I Get More.”
Truth:Â Washington is a no-fault state. Infidelity almost never affects property division or support unless marital funds were spent on an affair, in which case that money can be reallocated.
Myth #3: “I Can Hide Assets.”
Truth: Financial disclosure is mandatory. If you conceal accounts or cryptocurrency, the court can award a larger share to your spouse and sanction you for bad faith.
Myth #4: “Verbal Agreements Are Binding.”
Truth: Nothing is enforceable until it’s in a filed court order. Handshake deals fail when one party changes their mind.
Myth #5: “I Don’t Need a Lawyer.”
Truth: Every case is unique. Procedural errors can delay or destroy your case. An experienced lawyer knows how to file, negotiate, and protect your rights.
Why Truth Matters
Accurate information lets you negotiate from strength. Our firm equips clients with evidence, strategy, and calm confidence to handle even the toughest divorces in Washington.
Call to Action: Facing divorce? Contact Family Law Complex Litigation Advocacy PLLC at (206) 792-7003 or office@familylawcomplexlitigation.com for a confidential consultation.