Would an ex spouse be subject to penalties if it is proven they lied in family court?

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All persons who give testimony in court are sworn under oath to tell the truth, even when an oath is not actually administered it is presumed by law that the person has agreed to such.

All persons who deliberately lie or withold known information while under oath are subject to perjury charges.

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