{"podcast":{"title":"How Not To Suck At Divorce","slug":"how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361","podcast_index_feed_id":4488361,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce/","website_url":"https://hownottosuckatdivorce.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1deacb71-9108-4db9-8b85-e0f998650d70/HNTSAD-june-cover-art-2026.png","author":"Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport","episode_count":230,"summary":"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 peo…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T14:23:29.915222+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361"},"episode":{"title":"190. The 8 Best-Kept Secrets to Avoid Expensive Divorce Mistakes","slug":"190-the-8-best-kept-secrets-to-avoid-expensive-divorce-mistakes","published_at":"2026-02-13T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361/190-the-8-best-kept-secrets-to-avoid-expensive-divorce-mistakes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361","url":"https://hownottosuckatdivorce.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c30329bd-c3ff-4154-a32f-1f755e397ab7.mp3","summary":"Think emailing your divorce lawyer is the “cheapest” way to communicate? Think again. In this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce , Morgan (yes, Morgan is solo because Andrea has the flu 😷) breaks down one of the most expensive mistakes people make during divorce: sending emotional, scattered emails instead of getting real strategy. We’re talking about when to email, when to call, when a face-to-face meeting is worth every penny, and how to show up prepared so you’re not paying for chaos. Plus: switching attorneys (when it’s time and when it’s not), pre-divorce “move smarter” tips, how to protect evidence, what to know about non-marital assets, beneficiary red flags, and why tax implications can become negotiation leverage. Bottom line: you need a plan—and you don’t get one by spiraling in your inbox. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why a phone call or face-to-face attorney meeting can be more cost-effective than emails How to stop reacting to your ex’s “urgent” messages and start operating with divorce strategy The best way to prep for billable time: bullet points, goals, and an objective When it makes sense to consult another attorney (without immediately switching) What “collect evidence” actually means—and where to store it safely Why you should document what you entered the marriage with (non-marital assets) The red flag nobody thinks about: beneficiary changes during divorce How divorce-related tax implications can become powerful negotiation points Episode Highlights (Key Moments) 00:00 Why face-to-face meetings can be more valuable (and cost-effective) than email 01:15 Sponsor: OurFamilyWizard (co-parenting app / discount code) 01:45 Morgan explains why Andrea is out + why this episode is a must-listen rerun 03:48 The “nine emotional emails” problem—and wha…","meta_description":"Think emailing your divorce lawyer is the “cheapest” way to communicate? 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