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200. What Your Divorce Attorney Is Really Saying (And How to Tell if Your Lawyer Is a Bad Communicator)
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- How Not To Suck At Divorce
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- Mar 27, 2026
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- 1607
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Summary
Get the NEW Divorce Crash Course right here! Ever read an email from your divorce attorney and think: “What the hell does that even mean?” You’re not alone. In this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce , hosts Andrea Rappaport and Morgan L. Stogsdill break down the confusing world of legal jargon, attorney shorthand, and “lawyer speak” that leaves so many divorce clients feeling lost. If your attorney has ever said things like: “We’ll reserve that issue.” “Opposing counsel is being unreasonable.” “The judge may not view this favorably.” “We need more discovery.” …and you nodded along while secretly thinking “am I winning or am I getting screwed?” — this episode is for you. Morgan translates the most common divorce lawyer phrases into plain English , while Andrea asks the questions every client is secretly thinking. You’ll also learn how to tell the difference between normal legal communication and a lawyer who simply isn’t communicating well. Because understanding your divorce strategy isn’t a luxury — it’s your right. What You'll Learn in This Episode ✔ What lawyers actually mean when they say “we’ll reserve that issue” ✔ Why divorce attorneys avoid giving 100% certainty about outcomes ✔ The real meaning behind “the judge may not view this favorably” ✔ Why discovery is one of the most misunderstood parts of divorce ✔ How to tell if your attorney is explaining strategy clearly ✔ Red flags that signal a bad communicator (or worse) ✔ When it might be time to get a second legal opinion Divorce Lawyer Phrases Translated Morgan and Andrea break down common phrases you may hear from your divorce attorney: “That’s not something we want to concede.” Translation: Not necessarily a “no” — but definitely not right now. “We’ll reserve that issue.” Translation: The decision is bei…