How Not To Suck At Divorce

By Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport

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Most people make expensive divorce mistakes before they even understand the process. Get expert divorce advice, practical divorce help, and cost-effective divorce strategies to avoid costly mistakes, reduce legal fees, and navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and control. Most people spend thousands learning this the hard way. Don’t be one of them. The Divorce Crash Course (a $150 value, available for $50) shows you exactly how to prepare for divorce, avoid costly legal mistakes, and protect your finances before you even hire a lawyer. How Not to Suck at Divorce is the divorce podcast for people who want real answers, smart strategy, and emotional clarity during one of the most stressful times of life. This isn’t surface-level advice or generic legal talk. It’s honest, practical divorce guidance designed to help you make better decisions from the very beginning. Hosted by powerhouse family law attorney Morgan Stogsdill, head of family law at one of the largest firms in the country, and comedian-turned-marketing expert Andrea Rappaport, the show combines legal expertise with real-life experience. Together, they break down what actually matters in divorce and what too many people get wrong. Each episode focuses on the decisions that can cost you the most if you’re not prepared, from custody and co-parenting to negotiations, communication, and financial strategy. You’ll learn what to say to your lawyer, how to prepare for divorce before you file, and how to manage emotions without letting them derail your case. If you want a clear, step-by-step plan instead of figuring this out on your own, The Divorce Crash Course walks you through exactly what to do before, during, and after divorce so you can make smarter decisions with less stress. This podcast is built for every stage of the process. Whether you’re thinking about divorce, in the middle of it, or rebuilding your life after, you’ll find clear divorce planning strategies, practical tools, and real-world guidance you can actually use. It’s about protecting your kids, your finances, and your future while staying grounded through a process that can easily feel overwhelming. What makes this show different is the combination of expert insight, real-world scenarios, and a tone that doesn’t feel heavy or intimidating. You’ll hear conversations with leading experts in law, psychology, finance, and safety, alongside honest discussions about the emotional side of divorce, including stress, conflict, and starting over. 💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How to avoid costly divorce mistakes and reduce legal fees Divorce strategy, planning, and decision-making frameworks How to prepare for divorce before hiring a lawyer (and avoid expensive legal missteps) Co-parenting strategies and managing high-conflict personalities Communication tools to protect your case and reduce stress Financial planning, asset protection, and negotiation strategies Mindset tools to stay clear, calm, and in control From high-conflict communication strategies like the BIFF method to understanding financial transparency, custody dynamics, and digital safety, each episode is designed to give you clarity on what matters most. You’ll also hear from experts like Bill Eddy on managing conflict, Steven Bradley on tech and digital safety, and Dr. Nadine Macaluso on trauma, healing, and emotional resilience. At its core, this podcast is about helping you make smarter decisions during one of the most important transitions of your life. It’s practical, strategic, and grounded in real experience. And if you’re ready for a more structured approach, The Divorce Crash Course is there to guide you every step of the way. You’ll get through this. And you’ll do it better than you think.

Episode Date
Divorce Inspo: 5 Positive Surprises in Divorce
May 06, 2026
Divorce: The Hidden Factor Affecting Your Biggest Decisions- Even GETTING a Divorce..
May 01, 2026
Divorce Question Answered: Why Your Attorney Might Not be Fighting For You...
Apr 29, 2026
5 Years After Divorce: What Life Can Look Like on the Other Side
Apr 24, 2026
Divorce Mistakes That Cost Thousands and How to Avoid Them
Apr 22, 2026
Is Your Divorce Lawyer Making Your Case More Expensive? What's Really Going On Behind The Scenes of Your Divorce...
Apr 17, 2026
Divorce Pro Tip: How to Get What You Want (Without Losing Track in Negotiations)- Mini Episode
Apr 15, 2026
204. Unrealistic Divorce Expectations That Are Making Your Case More Stressful and Expensive
Apr 10, 2026
203. Divorce Anxiety and Real Life Ways to Survive- Mini Episode
Apr 08, 2026
202. Divorce 101: The Best (and Worst) Questions to Ask Your Divorce Attorney
Apr 03, 2026
201. Real Life Divorce Support: 3 Things to do When You Want to Throat Punch Your Ex (Mini Episode)
Apr 01, 2026
200. What Your Divorce Attorney Is Really Saying (And How to Tell if Your Lawyer Is a Bad Communicator)
Mar 27, 2026
199. Divorce Advice That Will Save You Thousands And Some Humor that Will Save You Sanity
Mar 25, 2026
198. Divorce SOS: How to Respond to Threats and Aggressive Emails
Mar 20, 2026
197. 5 Things You Should NEVER Do During a Divorce- And an Embarrasing Story- Mini Episode
Mar 18, 2026
196. Divorce Questions Answered: Alimony, Custody, Community Property, GALs. Avoid Major Mistakes.
Mar 13, 2026
195. Divorce Feels Impossible Right Now- But It Gets Better (A Real Story) Mini Episode
Mar 11, 2026
194. Divorce After an Affair: How to Protect Your Divorce Strategy When Betrayal Wrecks Your Brain
Mar 06, 2026
193. When I Knew It Was Time to Leave My Marriage: Personal Divorce Story- Mini Episode
Mar 04, 2026
192. 5 People Who Suck at Divorce More Than You- Mini Episode
Feb 27, 2026
191. Divorcing an Alcoholic: Trauma Bonds, Fear, and Self-Preservation
Feb 20, 2026
190. The 8 Best-Kept Secrets to Avoid Expensive Divorce Mistakes
Feb 13, 2026
189. When Your Divorcing Spouse Is Still Trying to Control You ( It’s Hurting Your Case)
Feb 06, 2026
188. Top Divorce Regrets (and What to Do Instead)
Jan 30, 2026
187. Divorce Help. When the Other Side Won’t Respond: Motions to Compel, Subpoenas, and Strategy
Jan 23, 2026
186. Divorcing a “Narcissist”? What to Avoid So You Don’t Hurt Your Case
Jan 16, 2026
185. The Emotional Rollercoaster of Divorce: How to Stop Letting Feelings Drive Your Decisions
Jan 09, 2026
184. What to Do Before You File for Divorce: A Pre-Divorce Checklist to Get Organized and Avoid Costly Mistakes
Jan 02, 2026
183. When the Kids Aren't With You For Christmas (Divorce Support)
Dec 24, 2025
182. Surviving Christmas When You Want a Divorce
Dec 19, 2025
181. Not Ready to File for Divorce? What to Do Instead
Dec 12, 2025
180. The Most Powerful Divorce Negotiation Tool You’re Not Using
Dec 05, 2025
179. Hard Truths About Divorce No One Warns You About
Nov 26, 2025
178. How Asking ‘WHY’ Can Change Your Divorce
Nov 21, 2025
177. The Co-Parenting Secret That Changes Everything
Nov 14, 2025
176. How the SUCK Acronym Changes Your Divorce
Nov 07, 2025
175. The 3 Biggest Divorce Mistakes People Make at the End
Oct 31, 2025
174. The 3 Biggest Mistakes in the First 30 Days of Divorce
Oct 24, 2025
173. What to Tell Your Divorce Attorney vs. Your Friends
Oct 17, 2025
172. The Divorce ABCs of Dividing Assets
Oct 10, 2025
171. Not Living in Limbo: How to Take Your Life Back During Divorce
Oct 03, 2025
170. The Emotional Divorce Support You Didn't Know You Needed
Sep 26, 2025
169. Divorce Advice From Celebrity Attorneys and Judges
Sep 19, 2025
168. How to Make Your Divorce Case a Priority With Your Attorney
Sep 12, 2025
167. What No-Fault Divorce Really Means for Affairs, Money, and Custody
Sep 05, 2025
167. Should You Get Divorced or Stay in Your Marriage?
Aug 29, 2025
166. Navigating School Politics, Communication, and Mom Drama for Divorcing/Divorced Parents
Aug 22, 2025
165. Divorcing an Abusive Partner: What No One Tells You (Coercive Control Explained)
Aug 15, 2025
164. Pre Divorce Action Steps For Leaving An Abusive Marriage (And a Personal Story That Inspired a Blockbuster Movie)
Aug 08, 2025
163. The Smartest Way to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce
Aug 01, 2025
162. What the #1 Divorce Podcast Wants You to Know
Jul 25, 2025
161. How to Use Chat GPT in Your Divorce and How NOT to Use it
Jul 18, 2025
160. Preparing for Divorce/Custody Battle- What to Ask Your Attorney, How to Prep..
Jul 11, 2025
159. I Should Have Gotten Divorced Before I Got Married: An Inspirational Divorce Story
Jul 04, 2025
158. Take Back Power. Overcome Divorce Fear.
Jun 27, 2025
157. The Biggest "Pre Divorce" Mistakes And How to Avoid Them
Jun 20, 2025
156. How to Manage the Most Common Forms of Divorce Manipulation
Jun 13, 2025
155. The ONLY Divorce Mediation Prep You’ll Need
May 30, 2025
154. Divorce Support for Those Who Don't Want the Divorce
May 23, 2025
153. Coparenting with a "Narcissist" or Anyone High Conflict (Divorce Tips) with Bill Eddy
May 16, 2025
152. The Role that Menopause and Perimenopause Plays in Divorce: a Conversation with Midi Health
May 09, 2025
151. Getting the Best Divorce Team (What's Worth Your $$, What's Not?)
May 02, 2025
150. The Easiest Way to Save Money in Your Divorce
Apr 25, 2025
149. How To Prepare to Divorce a "Narcissist" with Renee Swanson of the Covert Narcissism Podcast
Apr 18, 2025
148. How Do I Know if I Need a Divorce, or if It’s Menopause/Perimenopause?
Apr 11, 2025
147. Divorce Support for Devout Christians
Apr 04, 2025
146. Special Needs Children & Divorce (What to do BEFORE You File)
Mar 28, 2025
145. High Conflict Divorce: How Do You Know if Your Child needs a GAL or AFC??
Mar 21, 2025
144. Does Your Divorce Need a Forensic Accountant?
Mar 17, 2025
143. The Best Time vs Worst Time to File for Divorce
Mar 07, 2025
142. Do I Need a Prenup? (Everything You Need to Know About Prenups to Avoid an Expensive Divorce)
Feb 28, 2025
141. What You Need to Know about Your Divorce Custody Agreement Before You Sign
Feb 19, 2025
140. Divorce Anxiety: How to Handle the Inner Chaos and Uncertainty
Feb 10, 2025
139. Divorce Deposition PRO TIPS!!!
Jan 31, 2025
138. How Getting Divorced Saved My Life
Jan 21, 2025
137. Can I Pause or Stop my Divorce Process?!
Jan 11, 2025
136. How Do I Know if it's Time to Get Divorced?
Jan 03, 2025
135. When Your Kids Don't Want to Go To the Coparent's House (Divorce Tips)
Dec 27, 2024
134. Divorcing Over the Holidays Sucks. (Emotional Support)
Dec 21, 2024
133. Could You Save Time and Money with a Collaborative Divorce?
Dec 11, 2024
132. Handle Your Divorce Like a Boss Bitch
Nov 30, 2024
131. (This One is Juicy) Divorce Confessions...Including Andrea's..
Nov 15, 2024
130. How to Mentally Prepare for Your Divorce
Nov 08, 2024
129. A New Divorce Tool to Help You with Parenting Schedules
Nov 02, 2024
128. Is Your Divorce Driving You to Drink Too Much?
Oct 26, 2024
127. The C Word: Custody (The Unavoidable Part of Divorce)
Oct 18, 2024
126. Is Your Spouse Stringing You Along? (Not Divorcing, but not "Happily Married")
Oct 15, 2024
125. Best Kept Divorce Secrets (Save Your Money and Sanity)
Oct 04, 2024
124. Can You Even Afford to Get Divorced?!
Sep 27, 2024
123. The Hidden Dangers of Pretending You're Not Suffering in Your Marriage (Divorce Mental Prep)
Sep 20, 2024
122. Shocking Celebrity Divorce Stories and What YOU Can Learn From Them!
Sep 13, 2024
121. DO NOT Fall for These Common Divorce Misconceptions!
Sep 06, 2024
120. What a Dr Sees from Patients in Bad Marriages...(special re Air)
Aug 11, 2024
119. What Most Divorce Attorneys Won't Tell You
Jul 27, 2024
118. Is Your Marriage Worth Saving??
Jul 15, 2024
117. How Do You Know When Your Marriage is Over? (special re air)
Jul 05, 2024
116. I Was Married to the Wolf of Wall Street (How to Run Like Hell) with Dr Nadine Macalusco
Jun 29, 2024
115. How to Get the Right Divorce Support
Jun 21, 2024
114. What You Must Do Before You Leave Your Abusive Marriage...
Jun 14, 2024
113. High Conflict Divorce Survival Guide
Jun 08, 2024
112. Mediation Prep That Will be Crucial to Your Case
May 24, 2024
111. What to Consider About the Summer (Divorce Tips!)
May 18, 2024
110: The Parenting Agreement (Biggest Divorce Mistakes) With Dr Malissa Tigges - special re air
May 14, 2024
109. Can You Record Your Ex?? (Divorce Questions)
May 03, 2024
108. If You're Suffocating in Your Marriage and Think You Want a Divorce
Apr 27, 2024
107. What the Best Divorce Attorneys Want you to Know
Apr 19, 2024
106. Top Divorce Questions
Apr 12, 2024
105. The Biggest Divorce Mistakes (that we'll help you AVOID)
Apr 05, 2024
104. How to Get Your Divorce Judge ➡️ "On Your Side" ⬅️ With Retired Los Angeles Judge, Dianna Gould-Saltman
Mar 29, 2024
103. When the Abuse Gets Worse During the Divorce
Mar 22, 2024
102. Listen to This Episode BEFORE You Hire a Divorce Attorney! with Sarah Jacobs and Jamie Berger
Mar 15, 2024
101. Getting Your Head in the Right Place for Divorce with Dr Ashley Southard
Mar 08, 2024
100. What to do BEFORE You File for Divorce!!
Feb 29, 2024
99. Will the Kids be Okay If We Get Divorced?
Feb 23, 2024
98. Sending Your Ex to Jail (Contempt of Court)- With Divorce Attorney, James Quigley
Feb 16, 2024
97. What You Need to Know about Custody Arrangements (Expert Divorce Tips!)
Feb 09, 2024
96. You've Been Served with Divorce. Now What??? (The First Steps)
Feb 02, 2024
95. Choosing to Heal from Your Divorce (Real Life Divorce Story). With Monica Leigh
Jan 26, 2024
94. A Different Way to Heal from Trauma. With Dr Melissa Kalt
Jan 19, 2024
93. When You're Stuck Living with Your Ex
Jan 12, 2024
92. How to Survive the Holidays When You're Miserable (6 Pro Tips from your Divorce Besties)
Dec 15, 2023
91. Should I Stay or Should I Go? The Decision to Divorce. With Kate Anthony.
Dec 08, 2023
90. What to do if You're Not Quite Ready for Divorce
Dec 01, 2023
89. I Hate the Holidays Without my Kids. With Lisa McGregor (founder of the Unplanned Chapter)- Special Re Air!
Nov 22, 2023
88. Grieving Your Marriage and Processing Divorce. With Rebecca Feinglos
Nov 17, 2023
87. Divorcing a Narciss*st
Nov 03, 2023
86. The Real Divorce Attorneys of New York City (New York's Top Family Law Attorneys)
Oct 27, 2023
85. Your Divorce Doesn't Have to Ruin You Financially (Expert Tips from Advisor, Jennifer Lee)
Oct 20, 2023
84. I'm Worried About my Kids (Divorce and Children) **special re air**
Oct 12, 2023
83. How Do I Prepare for my Divorce Trial?
Oct 05, 2023
82. The Real Divorce Attorneys of Chicago (NEW SERIES!!)
Sep 28, 2023
81. Should I Get Divorced? (Discernment Counseling- Special re-air)
Sep 24, 2023
80. What MUST go in your Parenting Agreement- Special Re-Air!!!
Sep 17, 2023
79. Trauma Healing with Brainspotting. With Trauma Therapist, Lauren Auer
Sep 07, 2023
78. The Wild World of Canadian Divorces! With Amanda Silver and Alex Howard of Dirty Laundry Podcast
Aug 31, 2023
77. The One About Blending Families (plus a BIG announcement).With Ron Deal
Aug 24, 2023
76. Your Burning Divorce Questions: Answered!
Aug 17, 2023
75. How Not to Suck at Refinancing Your Home with Sam Sharp
Aug 10, 2023
74. The 5 Worst Mistakes I Made in my Divorce with Andrea Rappaport
Aug 04, 2023
73. Enforcing Boundaries with a "Narcissist"
Jul 27, 2023
72. What Do You Do If Your Coparent SUCKS?!? (Expert Tips!)
Jul 20, 2023
71. How to Switch Divorce Attorneys
Jul 13, 2023
70. Well, Sh$t, my Spouse is Gay, Now What?!? With Jessica Frew
Jul 06, 2023
69. Picking The RIGHT Divorce Attorney *Special Re Air*
Jun 15, 2023
68. Is It My Marriage That's Making Me Miserable? *Special Re-Air* With Dr Randy Heller
Jun 08, 2023
67. FML: Will I Ever be Happy Again? With Author, Gabrielle Stone (Season 3 Finale)
Jun 01, 2023
66. What You Need To Know If You Plan on NOT Getting Remarried. With Attorney, Susan Myres
May 25, 2023
65. Do I Qualify for a Collaborative Divorce? With Attorney, Kris Algert
May 19, 2023
64. How Can You Modify Your Child Support??
May 14, 2023
63. The Problem with Some Therapists With Dr Bill Doherty
May 03, 2023
62. The Real Deal on Nesting. With Author, Beth Behrendt
Apr 27, 2023
61. Protect Yourself Online During Your Divorce!! Special Guest: Former FBI Task Force Leader, Steven Bradley
Apr 20, 2023
60. How the Hell Can You Practice Self Care During Your Divorce? With Lynne Goldberg Co-Founder of the Breethe App
Apr 13, 2023
59. Divorce Support for MEN
Apr 06, 2023
58. Should I Change or Keep My Last Name After My Divorce??
Mar 30, 2023
57. Gearing Up For Mediation with NYC Attorney and Mediator, Joy Rosenthal
Mar 20, 2023
56. How to Co Parent with an A$$hole!! (High Conflict Divorce Co Parenting) with Deb Conley
Mar 09, 2023
55. If You Want to Keep the House... (The House Part 2)
Mar 03, 2023
54. The House (Part 1)
Feb 23, 2023
53: A New Way to Heal from Divorce Trauma with Carrie Holladay
Feb 16, 2023
52. How to Support Your Kids During Your Divorce with Sara Olsher
Feb 09, 2023
51. How to Get Divorced Without F@cking Up Your Kids
Feb 02, 2023
50. Save Money in Your Divorce (and Avoid the "Divorce Headache")
Jan 26, 2023
49. Divorcing and Still Living with Your Ex
Jan 19, 2023
48. I Think I Want a Divorce
Dec 30, 2022
47. Expert Tips to Get What You Want in Your Divorce Mediation
Dec 22, 2022
46. Do NOT Finalize Your Divorce Before Listening to this Episode!
Dec 15, 2022
45. A SOLUTION for Settling Expenses with Your Co-parent Post Divorce: The Onward App
Dec 08, 2022
44. "Oprah's" Favorite Things!! Morgan and Andrea's Holiday Gift Guide
Dec 01, 2022
43. How to Survive the Holidays Without Your Kids with Lisa McGregor
Nov 24, 2022
42. Divorcing a Cult: An Inside Look at the FLDS with Dr Malissa Tigges
Nov 17, 2022
41. I Bought My Husband's Mistress Lingerie. With Author, Stacey Freeman
Nov 10, 2022
40. What if I Die During my Divorce? With Lauren Wolven
Nov 03, 2022
39. Parental Alienation and Divorce with Dr. Malissa Tigges
Oct 27, 2022
38. Healing From Infidelity with Dr. Randy Heller
Oct 20, 2022
37. Putting Your Children First in the Parenting Agreement with Malissa Tigges
Oct 13, 2022
36. Divorce and Finding Your Community with Rob Roseman
Oct 06, 2022
35. Tinder for Divorce Attorneys with Max Leinoff; How to Find the Right Divorce Lawyer
Sep 30, 2022
34. The Do's and Don'ts of Divorce with Rebecca Armstrong
Sep 22, 2022
33. Divorce and Discernment Counseling with Dr. Bill Doherty
Sep 15, 2022
32. Divorce Prenups with Katie Post
Sep 08, 2022
31. Divorce and Alcohol Addiction with Soberlink's Chris Beck
Sep 01, 2022
30. Is It My Marriage That's Making Me Miserable? with Dr. Randy Heller
Aug 25, 2022
29. When I Knew It Was Over with Mike Draper
Aug 18, 2022
Bonus: The Parenting Agreement
Aug 11, 2022
Bonus: I Think I Need A Lawyer
Aug 04, 2022
26. Bill Eddy Heals High Conflict Divorces...and the world
May 19, 2022
25. How to Survive a High Conflict Divorce with Bill Eddy
May 12, 2022
24. Sex, Drugs & Dr. Daly
Apr 21, 2022
23. Can Divorce Kill You Or Can NOT Getting A Divorce Kill You??
Apr 14, 2022
22. Listener Divorce Story
Mar 31, 2022
21. The Roadmap To Divorce
Mar 24, 2022
20. Divorce Finances, Forensics and Fraud
Mar 17, 2022
19. Your Questions, Answered
Mar 10, 2022
18. Part II Co-parenting with Dr. Randy Heller
Mar 03, 2022
17. Will The Kids Be Ok? With Dr. Randy Heller
Feb 24, 2022
16. Protect Your Finances with Franco La Marca
Feb 17, 2022
15. Dating After Divorce With Rob Roseman Of WTF Divorce
Feb 10, 2022
14. The SUCK Acronym to the Rescue
Feb 03, 2022
13. How To Move On with Michelle Dempsey-Multack
Jan 27, 2022
12. Holiday Party and Season 1 Finale
Dec 23, 2021
11. How Not To Annoy Your Attorney
Nov 26, 2021
10. Documents Needed For Divorce
Nov 18, 2021
9. Be a BIFF
Oct 07, 2021
8. High Maintenance (aka Alimony)
Sep 30, 2021
7. How To Cope With Stress
Sep 09, 2021
6. The Financial Affidavit And Other Ways To Slowly Lose Your Mind
Sep 01, 2021
5. What's It Gonna Be?
Jul 28, 2021
4. The Parenting Agreement
Jul 28, 2021
3. Moving Out
Jul 28, 2021
2. I Think I Need A Lawyer
Jul 26, 2021
1. How We Got Here
Jul 23, 2021