# 196. Divorce Questions Answered:  Alimony, Custody, Community Property, GALs. Avoid Major Mistakes.

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Podcast: [How Not To Suck At Divorce](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361)
Published: 2026-03-13T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Real answers to the financial, parenting, and legal questions keeping you up at night. If you’re going through a divorce, chances are you’ve asked yourself at least one of these questions: Who keeps the house? Do I have to pay alimony? What happens if my ex won’t cooperate? How does a GAL affect custody? What counts as marital property after separation? In this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce , Andrea and Morgan answer real divorce questions submitted by members of their private community. From community property and spousal support to 50/50 parenting schedules, marital settlement agreements, home sales, custody concerns, and separation , this episode covers the kinds of issues that keep people up at night during divorce. This is an honest, practical, and empowering conversation designed to help you think more strategically, ask better questions, and make smarter decisions during the divorce process. In this episode, we discuss: What happens to business assets and property in divorce Whether keeping finances separate during marriage really protects an asset What to know about community property vs. separate property How alimony, maintenance, or spousal support may be determined Whether a salary increase can affect alimony What to include in a divorce agreement if your ex may stop paying support How to think about custody, 50/50 parenting schedules, and parenting plan logistics What a GAL (guardian ad litem) does in a divorce or custody case How to present concerns about the other parent without sounding reactive Whether a spouse who moved out still has to help pay bills, utilities, or repairs What happens when an ex refuses to cooperate with the sale of the marital home Whether retirement assets can be used to buy out a spouse’s share of the house Why having the…

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