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ARTICLE · 26 OCTOBER 2022

7 Common Misconceptions About Custody Agreements

When it comes to child custody agreements, there are a lot of misconceptions that people have had and shared over the years.

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When it comes to child custody agreements, there are a lot of misconceptions that people have had and shared over the years. These misconceptions interfere with many peoples' understandings of child custody and what is legal and normal in these situations. Read on to learn about seven common misconceptions about custody agreements so that you can better understand the child custody process and receive the outcome you want.

You Have To Go to Court

This misconception might have begun in TV and other media because, more often than not, deliberations occur in a courtroom. While many cases end up in court because of an inability to reach an agreement over a custodial arrangement, that doesn't mean that time spent in court is a requirement. Rather, you will only need to go to court if you both agree to go to court or if one party is unwilling to rely on alternative solutions.

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