Going through a divorce is undoubtedly a difficult matter, as your emotions may run high. However, feelings of grief or frustration are entirely normal. Unfortunately, however, some spouses may take this to another level, spreading lies and false allegations about their spouse to hurt their spouse’s chances of receiving a favorable outcome during the proceedings. If this reflects your current circumstances, understanding how to navigate these complicated matters is critical to protecting yourself. The following blog explores the most common lies spouses spread during a divorce and why working with St. Louis family lawyers is in your best interest during these difficult times.
What Are Some of The Most Common Lies During a Divorce?
There are several lies that your spouse may tell the court to impede your ability to receive custody and assets, or simply out of spite and anger. Unfortunately, their decisions can have serious impacts on everyone involved, including your children.
One of the most common lies a spouse will spread often revolves around allegations of child abuse. Due to the severity of these accusations, you’ll find that it can not only impact your ability to seek custody, but you may also be investigated by law enforcement as a result. This is also true for allegations of domestic violence.
You’ll also find that your spouse may accuse you of attempting to hide or conceal assets in the hopes the judge will give them a more favorable split of the marital assets, as hiding property can warrant this action.
These accusations can not only impact the outcome of your divorce and cause potential legal issues, but they can also severely damage your reputation.
What Can I Do About False Allegations?
When you discover that your spouse has been spreading heinous lies about you to impact the outcome of your divorce, you may be upset, angry, and hurt. While these are understandable and valid feelings, it’s imperative to take the time to collect yourself before taking action. When you make rash decisions out of anger, it may only serve to strengthen the lies your spouse tells about you. For example, if your spouse unfairly took out a restraining order against you, violating it to try to talk to your spouse about their lies can hurt your case, as you are violating a court order.
It’s important to understand that you should not simply ignore these allegations, as doing so can hurt your reputation with the judge. However, as mentioned, you should not stoop to your spouse’s level. Instead, you should enlist the assistance of an experienced attorney to help you navigate these difficult matters.
If you believe your spouse is lying about you in the hopes of swaying the judge’s decision regarding the outcome of your divorce, the team at the Stobie Family Law Group is ready to assist. Our team understands how difficult these matters can be, which is why we will work tirelessly to help ensure your divorce is fair. Connect with us today to learn how we can assist you during these matters.
