How Not To Suck At Divorce
122 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThe only divorce podcast that's one part family law attorney and one part recovering comedian. We are dedicated to bringing you action steps, empathy, and a healthy side of snark.
Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport bring you divorce content that's resourceful, entertaining, packed with ACTION STEPS from EXPERTS, and most importantly, help listeners feel less alone.
You'll get through this. We promise. You've got this..and we've got you.
**Do not listen to this show if you don't have a sense of humor.
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109. Can You Record Your Ex?? (Divorce Questions)
May 03, 2024 12:32 - 39 minutes - 31.8 MBToday’s episode is about something we get asked about A LOT - recording your ex. The truth of the matter is there are some major things you MUST think about before hitting that record button, and yes, EVEN if your attorney suggests it. However, there is a time & a place for capturing what you need to help your divorce proceeding. We answer: What legally admissible means and how it applies to you When we would recommend you recording your ex What does it mean in your state? Is it...
108. If You're Suffocating in Your Marriage and Think You Want a Divorce
April 26, 2024 19:22 - 35 minutes - 28.3 MBFriend, let’s be real, we know that you're tired of pretending that everything is okay. We know that your gut is telling you that your marriage is not going to work. So, now what??? If you have EVER wondered: "What do I do if I think I want a divorce?" - this episode is for you. If you're considering divorce but don't know where to begin, this episode is for you. If you're just miserable in your marriage, but feel stuck, this episode is for you. Don't forget: The DCC is here...
107. What the Best Divorce Attorneys Want you to Know
April 19, 2024 13:18 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MBWith divorce, there are things that you might feel you have zero control over, right? Maybe you’ve thought before, “My attorney's not fighting me.” OR maybe you're frustrated that your attorney's bills are insanely high and you wish there was SOMETHING you could do so save money. Friend: I hope you listen to this episode with an open mind because we are going to give you very concrete steps that you can take to help your attorney help YOU so that you can make the most out of your att...
106. Top Divorce Questions
April 12, 2024 12:52 - 54 minutes - 43.4 MBIn today’s episode, boooooy did we shed some light on the top asked questions when navigating a divorce. From the quirky laws about eavesdropping, (did you know in Illinois recording someone on the phone without consent is a no-go but in public, it’s fair game?), to seeking multiple opinions like you would for a tricky medical condition – this episode has it all. And here's your place to grab access to the DCC: The Divorce Crash Course, yes, you need this! :The Divorce Crash Course And...
105. The Biggest Divorce Mistakes (that we'll help you AVOID)
April 05, 2024 12:56 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBOooooh friend - today you are in for an absolute TREAT. We (Andrea & Morgan) uncover the 5 BIGGEST MISTAKES that we see happening when it comes to getting divorced. AND, to put the cherry on top, you can get even more access to these topics and so much more "hands on help" with: The Divorce Crash Course. Literally - this will be your divorce playbook. You want this crash course, you need this crash course. And, like we said in the show, we priced this guide at a low pricepoint so it's a...
104. How to Get Your Divorce Judge ➡️ "On Your Side" ⬅️ With Retired Los Angeles Judge, Dianna Gould-Saltman
March 29, 2024 13:14 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBIn today’s episode, we have a very first for this podcast & an incredibly special guest - Retired Los Angeles Judge Dianna Gould-Saltman. That’s right - a VERY recently retired divorce judge! (who BTW, has divorced several celebrity couples) Let's face it- nobody wants to go to court. It’s just not a fun experience. If you're navigating the divorce process, going before the judge is likely a step that you are trying to avoid for several reasons. But for one reason or another, it happens fo...
103. When the Abuse Gets Worse During the Divorce
March 22, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes - 41.4 MBIn today’s episode, as crappy as it is - we talk about when the abuse gets worse during divorce. It’s not a fun topic, but we would be doing you a disservice if we didn’t talk about it. We bring in Katharine Rupp, a family law attorney based in California, who shares insights on the legal process of divorce, the significance of being organized and prepared for legal battles, and the usefulness of tools like Our Family Wizard app (hollaaa!) in co-parenting and divorce documentation. Expe...
102. Listen to This Episode BEFORE You Hire a Divorce Attorney! with Sarah Jacobs and Jamie Berger
March 15, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 34.4 MBFriends. Listen up. You need to make sure that your divorce attorney is going to GUIDE you through the long, winding road that is divorce. Take a listen to the dynamic duo, Sarah Jacobs and Jamie Berger, family law attorneys and owners of Jacobs/Berger LLC, located in Morristown, New Jersey. Their mission is making the divorce process less nerve-wracking by focusing on the human side, rather than getting caught up in legal battles. Isn’t that what we all want?! (Yes, it is..) Sarah and...
101. Getting Your Head in the Right Place for Divorce with Dr Ashley Southard
March 08, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes - 36.4 MBOkay, real talk. Getting your head straight for divorce is NECESSARY. It’s crucial to seek the proper legal and emotional help when going through a divorce. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Ashley Southard and she has you covered! Straight from a licensed marriage and family therapist, you’ll learn in this episode: * Professional guidance during divorce * Defining worst and best-case scenarios * Managing emotions during divorce * Focusing on children, career, and supportive relat...
100. What to do BEFORE You File for Divorce!!
February 29, 2024 06:00 - 40 minutes - 32.6 MBOkay, let's hash out everything you need to do BEFORE you file for divorce, sounds like fun, huh? Listen, let us start by saying: mental preparation is crucial and there is NO perfect time for divorce, and every case is different! And before we forget, go join our private communities: http://www.facebook.com/thehownottosuckatdivorcecommunity http://www.patreon.com/notquitereadytodivorce This episode helps you get your head straight if you’re thinking about divorce. You’re goi...
99. Will the Kids be Okay?
February 23, 2024 13:34 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBAndrea and Morgan answer the question that you’re probably wondering if you’re going through (or about to go through) a divorce: Will the kids be okay?! ******* To get FREE tips on coparenting communication (believe us, you'll want this) head to: http://www.ourfamilywizard.com/notsuck - pop in your email and you'll get access to BONUS tips, direct from Andrea & Morgan. We get real about the impact of divorce on children and invite: Meg, and sisters Eden & Larissa on the show. They ...
98. Sending Your Ex to Jail (Contempt of Court)- With Divorce Attorney, James Quigley
February 16, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBIn this episode: Andrea, Morgan, and James Quigley dive into the world of divorce and family law, AND contempt of court. Listen to get some strategies for dealing with violations of court orders, and the emotional toll of navigating divorce. * Examples of non-willful violations of court orders and the importance of making reasonable efforts to comply * Situations where pursuing contempt charges for financial issues in divorce cases may be warranted, and the process of filing a ...
97. What You Need to Know about Custody Arrangements (Expert Divorce Tips!)
February 09, 2024 06:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBIn this episode, Andrea and Morgan give advice on creating parenting schedules and what you need to keep in mind to ensure the best interests of the children are at the forefront. We dive into some of the most common custody issues: *50/50 arrangment *right of first refusal *asking for more than 50% custody *difference between custodial custody and parenting time *best parenting time schedules for younger kids *more creative parenting time schedules And speaking of kids, ...
96. You've Been Served with Divorce. Now What??? (The First Steps)
February 02, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBIn today’s episode, Andrea and Morgan discuss what happens AFTER you’ve been served with a petition for divorce…aka “dissolution of marriage”. So if you’ve wondered: How do I choose the right 🤷🏻♀️divorce attorney? How do I manage 🤦🏼♂️ divorce stress? Who can help me understand 🙅🏻♀️ divorce documents? Then this episode is for YOU. You deserve the right guidance and mindset is CRUCIAL. Divorce is a journey that can be navigated with resilience and grace, and we’re ...
95. Choosing to Heal from Your Divorce (Real Life Divorce Story). With Monica Leigh
January 26, 2024 06:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBYou gotta hear this episode. The end of Moncia's marriage involved betrayal, alcohol abuse, and porn addiction. What's fascinating about her experience is not what she went through, but how she CHOSE to heal. When Monica and her now ex husband entered couples therapy, they also did individual therapy, and Monica join a support group. In that support group, she found perspective and reflection. With that, she was able to see that there was a role that SHE PLAYED in the breakdown of the m...
94. A Different Way to Heal from Trauma. With Dr Melissa Kalt
January 19, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes - 66 MBif you are not quite ready for divorce and want to listen to this episode without downloading it to your device, you are welcome to subscribe to our Patreon channel, where, for $4.99 a month, you can access our entire library of episodes Trauma makes a home in our bodies. Recent studies have shown that traditional talk therapy might not be enough to help people recover from trauma. (eye roll) Great. So, now what?? This episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce features Dr Melissa Kal...
93. When You're Stuck Living with Your Ex
January 12, 2024 06:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBFor many people getting divorced, it's inevitable that you're going to be stuck for a certain period of time, living with your ex. And yes, that's going to suck. Luckily, we have some insight on the situation that we want to share with you. This episode is a re air from a few seasons ago. We are coming to you with a FRESH, BRAND NEW episode next week! So take a listen to "When You're Stuck Living with Your Ex" to get your questions answered. Questions like: Can I date other people...
92. How to Survive the Holidays When You're Miserable (6 Pro Tips from your Divorce Besties)
December 15, 2023 16:11 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBThis episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce is sponspored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/notsuck and get on your way to being your best self. We want to help you survive the next few weeks. The holiday season is a stressful time, in the BEST of situations. But if you're also navigating a divorce or considering divorce, then you're managing and extra set of stress and unhappiness that's likely making the next few weeks a really tough time. Here'...
91. Should I Stay or Should I Go? The Decision to Divorce. With Kate Anthony.
December 08, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 76 MBKate Anthony, host of The Divorce Survivial Guide, is chatting with us tonight to offer another tool to help you at the beginning of your divorce process. The "D" Word, a new book out by Kate, will offer you a lot of insight and guidance as you decide, "should I stay or should I go?" Should I stay married for my kids? Does this count as abuse? Why am I so unhappy? What does a healthy relationship even look like? If the above quesitons sound familar to you...go grab a copy of Kate's boo...
90. What to do if You're Not Quite Ready for Divorce
December 01, 2023 14:08 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MB"I'm just going to make it through the holidays" "I think I can hang on a little bit longer" "It's just not the right time." There's no good time to get divorced. But there's (of course) a TON of reasons that come into consideration when someone decides when to file. So what should you do when you know you want to leave, but you're not quite ready for divorce?? 1- EDUCATE YOURSELF. This is your time to gather as much information as possible. Listen to this show, ask questions..joi...
90. What to do if Your Not Quite Ready for Divorce
December 01, 2023 14:08 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MB"I'm just going to make it through the holidays" "I think I can hang on a little bit longer" "It's just not the right time." There's no good time to get divorced. But there's (of course) a TON of reasons that come into consideration when someone decides when to file. So what should you do when you know you want to leave, but you're not quite ready for divorce?? 1- EDUCATE YOURSELF. This is your time to gather as much information as possible. Listen to this show, ask questions..joi...
89. I Hate the Holidays Without my Kids. With Lisa McGregor (founder of the Unplanned Chapter)- Special Re Air!
November 22, 2023 00:35 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBFor those of you who are facing the holidays WITHOUT your kids, let us reassure that your feelings dread and sorrow are completely normal. Even if you're feeling mixed emotions, THAT'S completely normal. It's a dramatic change from how things used to be. It can feel strange...empty...and just plain wrong. We can promise you this: you WILL get through these holidays...even though they might be challenging. Listen to this special re- air episode with our friend, Lisa McGregor, to hear...
88. Grieving Your Marriage and Processing Divorce. With Rebecca Feinglos
November 17, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB**This episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce is sponsored by Better Health. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOTSUCK and get on your way to being your best self.** Why is it that we don't allow ourselves to grieve the loss of a relationship?? It's time we change that. We are chatting with Rebecca Feinglos, founder of Grieve Leave, an organization that makes grieving death, divorce, job loss, etc more accessible and without the STIGMA. Rebecca has experience grief of severa...
87. Divorcing a Narciss*st
November 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB**This episode is sbrought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOTSUCK and get on your way to being your best self.** Alright, here's the deal. Divorcing someone with a "type 2" personality disorder is NOT a walk in the park. AND there ARE things that you can do to help preserve your sanity... Let's start here: EXPECT IT TO SUCK. That may sound hard, but baby, if your marriage was a shitshow, so will your divorce. It'll be worth it, but it's gonna be ...
86. The Real Divorce Attorneys of New York City (New York's Top Family Law Attorneys)
October 27, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBHow do you know if you hired right divorce attorney for your case? This episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce is an inside peek into the minds and personalities of the top family law attorneys of New York City. Introducing: Michael Calogero https://www.cohenclairlans.com/attorneys/michael-calogero Lois Liberman https://www.blankrome.com/people/lois-j-liberman Nicky Rooz https://selwlaw.com/nicky-rooz/ Any divorce attorney can get you divorced, but who's going to t...
85. Your Divorce Doesn't Have to Ruin You Financially (Expert Tips from Advisor, Jennifer Lee)
October 20, 2023 12:54 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBIf you feel overwhelmed by money, this episode is for YOU. Financial advisor and author of Squeeze the Juice, Jennifer Lee, spends times with us to day to give our listeners some expert tips so that their divorce doesn't ruin them financially. Here are some tips that can help you with getting a hold of your money: 1: Do a finanicial triage. (already overwhelmed???Jennifer is here to assist our listeners with this process) 2: Don't be an ostrich. (hiding your head in the sand will ...
84. I'm Worried About my Kids (Divorce and Children) **special re air**
October 12, 2023 01:16 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBIt's what we all worry about the most in divorce: our kids. Will my kids be okay after the divorce? Will my divorce ruin my kids' lives? Is it fair to make my kids live in two houses? ****This is a special re air episode with Dr Randy Heller. We talk about what's in our control in regards to our childrens' emotional and mental wellbeing during and after the divorce process. There's a lot to digest here, so listen when you have sometime to yourself. Biggest takeway: Your kids wil...
83. How Do I Prepare for my Divorce Trial?
October 05, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBHow do you prepare if your divorce case is heading to trial? What are the steps that occur BEFORE your case heads to trial? What's the the difference between a trial and a hearing? What happens in pre trials/mini trials?? It's important that your attorney gives you realisitc expectations so that you know what a postive outcome would be, and what a "less than ideal" outcome would be. This way, you can be mentally and emotionally prepared. And remember, whereas we don't recommend swi...
82. The Real Divorce Attorneys of Chicago (NEW SERIES!!)
September 28, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBIntroducing: The Real Divorce Attorneys series- a spin off of How Not to Suck at Divorce. This series offers an exclusive sneak peek into the minds and personalites of family law attorneys to help you discover who might be the right fit for you. Today, we are introducting you to 4 of Chicago's TOP divorce attorneys. This episode gets crazy, so buckle up! And if you're already midway through your divorce process...or not in the Chicago area, fear not, this episode will give you a fresh...
81. Should I Get Divorced? (Discernment Counseling- Special re-air)
September 24, 2023 13:17 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBDid you know there's an actual process that helps unhappy couples decide whether divorce is the right move??? We are releasing this re-air episode today because it's important to talk about options. Divorce is NOT the answer for every couple, and a lot of you are wondering, "is divorce right for me?" So, sit back, have an open mind...and take a listen. ***************************************************************************************** Would you benefit from Discernment Coun...
80. What MUST go in your Parenting Agreement- Special Re-Air!!!
September 16, 2023 22:39 - 1 hour - 85 MB***Listen carefully to learn what MUST go in your parenting agreement!! This is a special re air from a few seasons ago! Shana Tova to those who celebrate! ********* This is no episode for babies (no offense, babies). We're getting into some real, REAL stuff in this episode. This is one of the biggest concerns our listeners have so we wanted to dedicate an entire episode to how to put your kiddos first in your parenting agreement. Today, we have therapist Dr. Malissa Tig...
79. Trauma Healing with Brainspotting. With Trauma Therapist, Lauren Auer
September 07, 2023 16:53 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBWOW. This episode is powerful. If you're new to our show, welcome. On How Not to Suck at Divorce, we walk you through the divorce process from "I think I want a divorce" to "I'm divorced, now what?!" and EVERYTHING that happens between. For many of us, our divorce comes with a "healthy" dose of trauma. Now, this term is certainly a buzz word right now that's often misused, so listen closely as our special guest, trauma therapist, Lauren Auer, digs into what trauma really is and how you ...
78. The Wild World of Canadian Divorces! With Amanda Silver and Alex Howard of Dirty Laundry Podcast
August 31, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBMorgan is sick tonight but Andrea is holding down the fort over here at How Not to Suck at Divorce headquarters and joining her are the hosts of the Dirty Laundry podcast, Amanda Silver and Alex Howard. Amanda and Alex are both mediators in Toronto and they blow Andrea's mind on this episode with all of the wild ways that Canadian divorces are different than divorces here in the United States. Did you know that Canadians must have a period of separation before even filing for a divorce? ...
77. The One About Blending Families (plus a BIG announcement).With Ron Deal
August 24, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBSpolier Alert: If you don't want to hear about life after divorce, this episode is NOT for you. What happens if you meet someone you really love after being divorced? At what point to decide to blend your lifes? And what about the kids?? We need a roadmap on blending familes. How to do it. When to do it. How to have the right coversations. Who to have those conversations with and when do you have them....and the list goes on! On this very special episode of How Not to Suck at ...
76. Your Burning Divorce Questions: Answered!
August 17, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBYou've got questions and we've (err, Morgan) has answers! We're covering supervised visits, attorneys not prioizing your case, nesting, mediation, and how to talk to your kids, and feeling like an a$$hole for wanting to leave an unhappy marriage but not neccassrily a "bad" marriage... To recap one of the most common questions, which has to do with wanting a clear game plan from your attorney, follow these steps: 1) Ask your attorney for a face to face or at least a phone call to di...
75. How Not to Suck at Refinancing Your Home with Sam Sharp
August 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBIt's our freaking 75th episode!!! So let's talk about mortgages, baby! We've got Sam Sharp, celebrity mortgage broker, here to give you insider information on interest rates, credit scores..and everything you need to know regarding refinancing or getting a brand new mortgage. So if you're wondering why interest are so damn high right now, this episode is for YOU! How important is your credit score?? Well, no shocker that it's VERY important. Make sure you listen to this episode to ...
74. The 5 Worst Mistakes I Made in my Divorce with Andrea Rappaport
August 04, 2023 14:15 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBWell, here the F we go. The 5 biggest mistakes I (Andrea) made during my divorce. Mistake #1: Marrying the wrong person. Ignoring ALL of the red flags. Ignoring my gut. HUGE mistake. Mistake #2: Not having the right tools to think LOGICALLY, therefore functioning from a sheer emotional place Mistake #3: Hiring the wrong attorney for my case Mistake #4: Signing a parenting agreement without consulting a child therapist Mistake #5: Not having realistic expectations This is a...
73. Enforcing Boundaries with a "Narcissist"
July 27, 2023 13:55 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBCan you have boundaries with your narcissitic ex??? The million dollar question, right?? The answer is that boudaries live within YOU. You don't need someone else's cooperation or approval- you just need to enforce the boundaries you set (which is the hard part) So today we are chatting with Katherine McNichol, a Ontario based therapist who's here to teach us about setting and enforcing boundaries. You might know Katherine from her hilarious IG account (http://www.instagram.com/katherin...
72. What Do You Do If Your Coparent SUCKS?!? (Expert Tips!)
July 20, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBHard fact: some coparents suck. Hard truth: there IS something you can do about it. The coparenting app, Our Family Wizard, is a favorite tool for both parents and divorce professionals. Why? Becuase it offers a PLETHORA of options to help you NOT SUCK at coparenting with someone who...sucks. Now, you may be familiar with Our Family Wizard as a tool to have court monitored conversations with your high conflict coparent BUT DID YOU KNOW that: 1) Our Family Wizard is not JUST for hi...
71. How to Switch Divorce Attorneys
July 13, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBNot only did your marriage not work out, but now your divorce attorney isn't working out!! aaahhh!! What now?!? Well, on this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce we are going to talk you through how to switch divorce attorneys, so listen up! If you're googling: I hate my divorce attorney How to not lose all of my money in my divorce? Can you switch attorneys mid divorce? How to switch divorce attorneys? You want to listen to what we have to say!! There's a checklist w...
70. Well, Sh$t, my Spouse is Gay, Now What?!? With Jessica Frew
July 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBIt's the season FOUR premiere!!! We are SO excited to bring you an AMAZING season of advice, divorce tips, and of course, a lot of LAUGHS. AND...we have a brand new segment! Forget "OBSESSED", and welcome to "OVER IT", our time to share what's driving us NUTS...it's sure to bring you some much needed humor! Starting with Morgan's strong aversion to people using their speaker phone setting in public places...meanwhile, Andrea says, "bring in ON!", (just make sure your friend of family mem...
69. Picking The RIGHT Divorce Attorney *Special Re Air*
June 15, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBThis episode is HUGE and a MUST LISTEN if you are in the process of picking an attorney. The joke is, why do so many spend more time debating on whether they're going to swipe right of left on someone on Tinder then they do picking their divorce attorney?!?!? On this special RE AIR episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, we cover what you should be asking your prospective divorce attorney and what answers give you the GREEN light to move forward and what answers are a HUGE RED FL...
68. Is It My Marriage That's Making Me Miserable? *Special Re-Air* With Dr Randy Heller
June 08, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBYou have a horrible feeling in the pit of your stomach, but where is it coming from? Is it work? Friends? Kids? or is it your marriage?? DON'T BLAME YOURSELF!! Listen to this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce if you're feeling miserable or just unhappy in your daily life to learn where it could be possibly be coming from. Listener fave Dr. Randy Heller is back with us today to discuss one of the most common questions we get: Is it my marriage that's making me miserable? Dr. Hel...
67. FML: Will I Ever be Happy Again? With Author, Gabrielle Stone (Season 3 Finale)
June 01, 2023 14:05 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBYou know her, you follow her, you love her, it's Gabrielle Stone joining us today on the season three finale of How Not Suck at Divorce. Gabielle has been THROUGH it when it comes to heartbreak and divorce. After discovering that her husband was having an affair with a 19 year old, she quickly filed for a divorce...but that's just where her story BEGINS. Gabrielle has experienced a lot of LIFE over the last decade. And guess what? She's HAPPY. She crawled her way through and on a l...
66. What You Need To Know If You Plan on NOT Getting Remarried. With Attorney, Susan Myres
May 25, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBThere's a growing trend to share your life with someone and NOT get legally married...which sounds great, right?!? No marriage = no divorce...so what could be bad?? Well, there's some things to consider...and on this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce we are chatting with Houston area attorney, Susan Myres, who's shedding light on the perils of playing house. So, if you're considering NOT getting remarried because, well, divorce SUCKS, we totally get it, but please listen to this ep...
65. Do I Qualify for a Collaborative Divorce? With Attorney, Kris Algert
May 19, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBOkay, WTF is a collabortive divorce and how would you know if you qualify for one? Today on our show, we have Austin attorney, Kris Algert, who is an EXPERT on collaborative divorces. A collaborative divorce is a dispute resolution process where both parties commit upfont that they will not go to court. Meaning, both parties are committed to being HONEST and WILLING to WORK TOGETHER to resolve issues. If you've wondered: Can I get a collaborative divorce? What's the difference...
64. How Can You Modify Your Child Support??
May 13, 2023 19:30 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBChild Support. You know it, you love/hate it. But what if you need to modify it? How do you modify child support post divorce decree? How can you get more child support? How do you know if you're paying too much in child support? Well, friends, we've got your answers right here on How Not to Suck at Divorce. Here's what you need to consider: What has changed? (finanically, you need a 10% or more swing in either direction. Needs with the children also weigh in here. Cons...
63. The Problem with Some Therapists With Dr Bill Doherty
May 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBLet us start off by saying that we LOVE therapy. However, all therapists are NOT created equally and on this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce we are looking at the problem that some therapists create for their clients. Okay...stay with us... Dr Bill Doherty is joining us on this very special episode to shed light on a topic that needs more attention. We want you to listen to this episode to truly disgest the ideas discussed, but for the show notes, we will leave you this: Be awar...
62. The Real Deal on Nesting. With Author, Beth Behrendt
April 27, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBWhat is Nesting?? Nesting is when a divorced couple with children keep the children in the family home, or "nest", and the divorced parents spend their parenting time in the "nest" and their non parenting time outside of the "nest". The pros and cons to this lifestyle are varied, and that's exactly why we brought on Beth Behrendt, who's "nested" for many years and even wrote a book documenting not only her experience, but the experience of five other families. Listen to this episode t...
61. Protect Yourself Online During Your Divorce!! Special Guest: Former FBI Task Force Leader, Steven Bradley
April 20, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBThis podcast episode is not meant to scare you. It's meant to INFORM you. Please pay attention to the insight given by Steven Bradley and take note of these action steps. 1) Download the Avast App to protect your phone from spyware that can EASILY be installed for someone to track you and listen to your messages. 2) Install a VPN on your phone 3) Download the Tile App to help you detect traker devices You can also hire Steven to help you walk through what you need to do...