{"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":"196. Divorce Questions Answered:  Alimony, Custody, Community Property, GALs. Avoid Major Mistakes.","slug":"196-divorce-questions-answered-alimony-custody-community-property-gals-avoid-major-mistakes","published_at":"2026-03-13T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361/196-divorce-questions-answered-alimony-custody-community-property-gals-avoid-major-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/21e19382-117e-4f7c-b1d8-b64cd4fea0f8.mp3","summary":"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…","meta_description":"Real answers to the financial, parenting, and legal questions keeping you up at night. 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