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Divorce can make everything feel unstable.

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Stay-at-Home Parent and Divorce: How to Leave an Unhappy Marriage When You Don't Have Your Own Income

Thinking about divorce is hard.

Thinking about divorce when you're a stay-at-home parent can feel impossible.

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Fear Is the Quiet Devil in Divorce (Here's How to Stop Letting It Run the Show)

Divorce is scary.

Not because every fear is true, but because fear has a way of convincing us that the worst-case scenario is right around the corner.

In this mini episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, Andrea Rappaport explores why fear becomes one of the most powerful forces during the divorce process—and how you can stop it from controlling your decisions.

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Biggest Mediation Mistakes to Avoid:

After decades on the bench, retired Judge Michele Lowrance has seen firsthand what truly destroys families during divorce—and it isn't always what you think.

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Divorce Mediation: Why Preparation Matters More than you Think

Most people approach divorce mediation with one thought:

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Divorce Anxiety Relief: A 5-Minute Guided Reset for When Everything Feels Like Too Much

If you're listening to this episode, chances are something happened.

Maybe you received a text from your ex.

Maybe your attorney sent an email.

Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed by co-parenting, custody issues, financial stress, or simply the emotional weight of divorce.

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Maybe you're just exhausted.

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Divorce: How to Handle the Rejection When You Didn't Want the Divorce

Divorce is painful no matter what. But when you're not the one who wanted it? It can feel like so much more than a life change. It can feel like rejection.

In this heartfelt mini episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, Andrea Rappaport and Morgan Stogsdill tackle one of the most painful—and least discussed—parts of divorce: being the spouse who didn...

People are already using AI during divorce whether attorneys like it or not.

They’re asking ChatGPT to:

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Manipulation during divorce can make you feel like you’re constantly reacting, constantly defending yourself, and constantly emotionally exhausted. One minute you’re calm… and the next, you’re spiraling because your ex sent another manipulative text, guilt-inducing email, or chaotic late-night message.

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Nobody really prepares you for the moment your ex moves on romantically. You may think you’re okay… until suddenly there’s another person around your children, sitting at school events, helping with bedtime routines, or becoming part of your kids’ everyday lives.

And that can feel incredibly painful.

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Divorcing someone who feels smarter, wealthier, more connected, or more powerful than you can feel incredibly intimidating. Whether your spouse is an attorney, business owner, CEO, doctor, or high-income professional, many people enter divorce already convinced they are going to lose.

But here’s the truth: powerful does not mean invincible.

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Should You Hire a “Shark” Divorce Attorney? Here’s What No One Tells You

When you’re preparing for a difficult divorce, it’s tempting to think you need the most aggressive divorce lawyer money can buy. A “pit bull.” A “shark.” Someone who promises to destroy your ex in court.

But is hiring a shark divorce attorney actually the smartest strategy—or one of the most expensive mistakes you can make?

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One of the biggest mistakes people make during divorce is showing up emotionally overwhelmed and completely unorganized. If you want to save money on attorney’s fees, strengthen your divorce case, and stop wasting time reacting emotionally, you need one thing: a timeline.

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The Happy Surprises in Divorce No One Talks About

Divorce is painful, overwhelming, and emotionally brutal—but there are also surprising parts of the divorce process that can be unexpectedly healing, empowering, and even beautiful. If you’re in the thick of divorce and struggling to see beyond the pain, this episode offers a hopeful reminder that not every part of this journey is negative.

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Divorce and Big Decisions: How Your Hormones May Be Affecting Your Divorce More Than You Think

Perimenopause and hormonal changes can impact your mood, anxiety, emotional regulation, and even your ability to make major life decisions—especially during divorce. If you’re wondering whether your marriage is falling apart, your emotions are out of control, or you simply don’t feel like yourself, understanding how hormones and perimenopause affect divorce decisions may be more important than you realize. And men, this episode has some good info for you, too.

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Why Your Divorce Attorney May Not Be Fighting for You (And What You’re Missing About Divorce Law)

Feeling like your divorce attorney isn’t fighting hard enough for you? In many divorce cases, the issue isn’t that your attorney is failing you—it’s that family court only allows attorneys to fight for what the law actually supports. If you don’t understand how divorce laws, family court, and legal strategy work, it can feel like your lawyer is rolling over when they may simply be telling you the truth about your case.

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Five years after your divorce, your life will look completely different—and not in the way you’re probably imagining right now. Divorce recovery, life after divorce, and rebuilding your identity can feel overwhelming in the moment, but the long-term outcome might surprise you in the best way.

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Divorce Mistakes That Cost Thousands: What NOT to Do Before You File

Divorce mistakes can cost you thousands, especially when you don’t understand the divorce process, hiring a divorce lawyer, or how parenting agreements and legal decisions actually work.

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If your ex or the other side is telling you that your divorce lawyer “isn’t doing their job”… don’t panic just yet.

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Struggling to get what you want in your divorce? You’re not alone—and the problem may not be what you’re asking for, but how you’re negotiating.

In this mini episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, Andrea Rappaport and Morgan Stogsdill break down one of the most common (and costly) mistakes people make during divorce negotiations—and how to fix it.

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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 acc...

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Divorce is overwhelming. Some days you’re strong, focused, and ready to tackle legal decisions. Other days you just need something — anything — to help calm your nervous system and get through the mo...

Meeting with a divorce attorney for the first time can feel overwhelming. You’re emotional, uncertain, and trying to make decisions that could impact your finances, your children, and your future. The problem is that when you’re in that emotional state, it’s easy to walk into a consultation unprepared and ask the wrong questions-or miss the questions that actually matter.

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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, attorn...

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How to Respond to Threats and Aggressive Emails During Divorce: 2 Acronyms That Can Save Your Sanity

Divorce can make even the calmest person feel like they are about to unravel.

One inflammatory text. One manipulative email. One last-minute demand from your soon-to-be ex.

And suddenly your nervous system is on fire.

In this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport share two simple acronyms designed to help you stop spiraling, regulate your nervous system, and decide whether a response is actually necessary.

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Divorce is emotional. It's stressful. And if you're not careful, it can also become incredibly expensive.

In this mini episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, Andrea Rappaport shares five things you should absolutely never do during a divorce — from serious legal mistakes that can impact your case to a few embarrassing (but very real) moments she experienced during her own divorce.

Because when emotions are running high, it’s easy to make decisions that feel good in the moment but can create bigger problems later.

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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...

Divorce can feel overwhelming, lonely, and emotionally devastating. In fact, during the process it can feel like your entire life has fallen apart — like there’s no way things will ever feel normal again.

But what if they do?

In this mini episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, Morgan shares a real story about a client who struggled deeply during his divorce. At the time, he couldn’t imagine life without his marriage and could barely engage in the divorce process.

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An affair can destroy your marriage — but it does not have to destroy your divorce strategy.

In this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, family law attorney Morgan Stogsdill and comedian Andrea Rappaport tackle one of the most emotionally explosive divorce triggers: infidelity. Joined by therapist and Now What? podcast host Amy Neufeld, we break down what betrayal does to your nervous system, why your brain goes into survival mode, and how that can lead to expensive, irreversible divorce mistakes.

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How do you know when it’s truly time to leave your marriage?

In this mini episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, Andrea Rappaport shares the deeply personal story of how she knew her marriage was over — and the warning signs she ignored long before she finally said the words, “I want a divorce.”

Andrea talks openly about the quiet red flags that started as whispers, the gut feelings she tried to ignore, and the emotional toll of staying in a relationship that wasn’t healthy or sustainable. If you’re questioning your marriage, fe...

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 highligh...

Living with alcoholism can make you question everything—your judgment, your boundaries, even your reality. If you’re thinking about divorcing an alcoholic (or you’re not ready to leave yet, but you know something has to change), this episode is for you.

Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport sit down with Jeff Wright, an insurance brokerage founder and mentor who has helped countless people navigate toxic, alcohol-fueled relationships—shaped by his own childhood experience with an abusive alcoholic parent.

Together, they unpack why leaving an alcoholic spouse can feel impossible (even when the situation is clearly...

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.

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If your ex is still controlling you and you keep reacting, explaining, or trying to keep the peace… you might be actively hurting your legal case without even realizing it.

Because here’s the thing: divorce doesn’t cure controlling behavior—it often exposes it. And control doesn’t always look loud. Sometimes it looks “polite.” Sometimes it looks like silence. Sometimes it looks like a thousand tiny moments that make your stomach drop.

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