# From "I Do" to "I Don't": Marriage & Divorce Insights from Hollywood's Top Family Attorney Who Has Seen it All!

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Podcast: [Coming In Hot](https://stenobird.com/podcast/coming-in-hot-6882489)
Published: 2026-08-17T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Caroline interviews the high powered Beverly Hills family law attorney Melanie Mandles, a partner at Wasser, Cooperman and Mandles, about what divorce is really like and how to protect kids and yourself. Melanie shares how her parents’ respectful divorce shaped her belief that “two happy homes” are better than one unhappy home, and that parents should never trash the other parent or overshare issues like affairs with children. Even with her high profile client list, which reads as a who’s who of Hollywood and the business world, she discusses the similarities most relationships have, such as how marriages often unravel from years of poor communication, why therapy can help, and why divorce decisions shouldn’t be made in an emotional rush. Melanie says social media has increased opportunities for infidelity and warns that messages are often retrievable. She debunks myths about 10-year marriages and 50/50 splits in California, stresses knowing family finances, explains when prenups help, and describes a case involving custody and a parent’s addiction. Listen now for some great insights, stories that will make your jaw drop and some fun laughs.  Follow Caroline: Podcast: https://being-caroline.com/podcast/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/shop.with.caroline/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shop.with.caroline Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beingcaroline Search Looks: https://www.shop-with-caroline.com/ Shop Merch: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/coming-in-hot 🎵Music Credit Nikka Costa – “It’s Just Love” Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsor…

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