{"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":"204. Unrealistic Divorce Expectations That Are Making Your Case More Stressful and Expensive","slug":"204-unrealistic-divorce-expectations-that-are-making-your-case-more-stressful-and-expensive","published_at":"2026-04-10T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361/204-unrealistic-divorce-expectations-that-are-making-your-case-more-stressful-and-expensive","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/ff82c791-082a-4635-8477-7b9323837b60.mp3","summary":"Get the Divorce Crash Course You might not want to hear this… but you need to. If your divorce feels more stressful than it should, you might be part of the problem—and it likely comes down to unrealistic expectations. In this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce , hosts Andrea Rappaport and Morgan Stogsdill break down the most common ways clients unintentionally make their divorce harder, more expensive, and more emotionally draining. From expecting your attorney to respond immediately… to assuming you’ll get full custody… to chasing a “forensic accountant fantasy”… this episode is your reality check. Because divorce is emotional—but the legal system is procedural. And when your expectations don’t match how the system actually works, it creates unnecessary stress, frustration, and costly mistakes. What You’ll Learn: Why expecting immediate responses from your attorney is setting you up for frustration What actually qualifies as a legal “emergency” (and what doesn’t) Why most people don’t need a forensic accountant (and when you actually do) The truth about full custody and how courts really make decisions Why divorce timelines are not in your control How unrealistic expectations increase your anxiety—and your legal bills Key Takeaway: Divorce isn’t just hard because of your ex. It’s hard because of the expectations you bring into it. When you shift your mindset and understand what you can—and can’t—control, the entire process becomes more manageable. Want more real, no-BS divorce advice? 👉 Get full episode breakdowns, strategy, and resources here: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/advice Our Family Wizard is another fantasitc resource for those who need help navigating the \"fun\" world of coparenting. 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