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It makes no difference WHAT type of court you lie in, you are lying to the judge and the court after having given an oath to tell the truth. You can be charged with perjury and/or contempt of court, and, since it is civil court, you can be fined instead of jailed.

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Q: Can you go jail for lying in family court?
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