05/05/2026
Your divorce attorney is the one person you cannot afford to lie to.
Hiding assets, shading the truth, or leaving out the uncomfortable details doesn't protect you. It strips away your legal protection, destroys your credibility with the court, and leaves your attorney defenseless at the worst possible moment.
Your attorney can work with the truth. They cannot work with a surprise.
Hiding the truth from your divorce attorney can cost you in court, in custody, and in the final settlement. Here's what's at stake when honesty slips.