{"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":"192. 5 People Who Suck at Divorce More Than You- Mini Episode","slug":"192-5-people-who-suck-at-divorce-more-than-you-mini-episode","published_at":"2026-02-27T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361/192-5-people-who-suck-at-divorce-more-than-you-mini-episode","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/65cfd0e4-a15f-46a4-8683-d8d020eb0891.mp3","summary":"If you think you’re messing up your divorce… relax. In this mini episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce , Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport bring you a much-needed mental break with five outrageous, real-life divorce stories that prove one thing: No matter how chaotic your situation feels… someone is doing it worse. From a $15,000 bedazzled Buddha that cost double to fight over in court, to a couple who spent $100,000 litigating an ashtray (yes, really), to a husband who tried to avoid divorce by claiming he was technically a zombie — this episode highlights the wildest ways people derail their own divorce cases. Because here’s the truth: divorce is emotional, but court is not. And when pettiness, revenge, or ego drive decisions, the only real winner is the attorney bill. In This Episode, We Cover: Why fighting over sentimental items can cost more than they’re worth The $100,000 ashtray case (and why judges lose patience) The legal consequences of “in-game crime” during divorce The Beyoncé “To the Left” security system revenge moment The infamous “zombie defense” divorce case Why judges see more chaos than you realize How not to let ego drive your legal strategy While this mini episode brings humor, the underlying message is serious: ✔️ Petty fights cost real money ✔️ Emotional reactions extend litigation ✔️ Judges have seen everything — including wackadoo defenses ✔️ Revenge may feel good, but it rarely plays well in court ✔️ Strategy > spectacle Divorce can feel overwhelming, nauseating, and heavy. Sometimes you need a break — and sometimes you need perspective. If you’re doggy-paddling through your divorce, consider this your reminder: You are not alone. You are not the most chaotic case in the courthouse. And you can absolutely get through this. Resources Men…","meta_description":"If you think you’re messing up your divorce… relax. In this mini episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce , Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport bring you a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":880,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361/episodes/192-5-people-who-suck-at-divorce-more-than-you-mini-episode/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361/192-5-people-who-suck-at-divorce-more-than-you-mini-episode.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}