Lieutenant Robinson, U.S. Navy Flight Instructor, 1993

All Rights Reserved. Copyright 1999 by Ronald Robinson.

Myths, Legends and Half-Truths (or things you better speak about with an attorney)*

1.  The law says our marital property must be split 50/50.

2.  My husband committed adultery, so I get the house.

3.  I won't need to pay spousal support because my wife can work.

4.  I'm entitled to a 50/50 split of custody or time with my children.

5.  My wife needs to account for how she spends the support I give her.

6.  The judge won't order the marital home to be sold because I have children and they need a place to live.

7.  We've only been married for a couple of years, so my wife won't get a portion of my retirement.

8.  I'm not turning over any financial records unless ordered by a judge.

9.  I've been sleeping in a separate bedroom, so I'm already "legally" separated from my wife.

10.  Neither of us has any "fault grounds" so this case will be required to settle out of court.

11.  Child support is just a formula, so there is no reason to go to court or argue about the amount.

12.  I don't need a vocational expert at trial, I can testify to what my unemployed wife should be earning.

13.  The judge will order my husband not to drink alcohol in front of our children and to make sure they eat their vegetables, do their homework, and wear a helmet when riding their bikes.

14.  My attorney fees will be ordered to be paid by my spouse.

15.  The attorneys want us to go to trial so they make more money.

16.  The attorneys want us to settle so they don't have to go to trial.

* Note: If you don't like blunt honesty and/or humor from your lawyer, do not hire Mr. Robinson.