Ilona and Mila debunk the biggest myths about divorce court—and react to dramatic Divorce Court and Judge Judy moments to show how real family law actually works. From child support misconceptions to courtroom etiquette, this episode separates Hollywood fiction from California legal reality. Judges don’t just ask who has the kids; they compare incomes, impute earnings when someone is underemployed, and can make support retroactive to the filing date. If payments fall behind, arrears snowball with interest, and enforcement can include tax refund intercepts, license suspensions, and judgments that follow you until paid.
In this episode:
• Why “50/50 custody” doesn’t mean zero child support
• How courts handle hidden income and “phantom” earnings
• Retroactive child-support orders and wage garnishments
• What judges actually look for in custody and support cases
This is the reality check you didn’t know you needed.
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🎙️ Hosts: Ilona Antonyan & Mila Arutunian
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