<description>&lt;p&gt;In today's episode, it's REAL TALK as we tackle some of the biggest hurdles in divorce—financials, legal strategy, and emotional resilience. We talk about staying calm under pressure, understanding your finances, and working effectively with your attorney.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you feeling overwhelmed by the flood of legal requests? Unsure whether you're working with the right attorney? Or maybe you're wondering what purchases to make before you file for divorce? These are just some of the questions we tackle in this episode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Questions Explored:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Do you really have to respond to every demand from your ex immediately?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What simple action can help you reset when you're overwhelmed?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why might a phone call or face-to-face meeting with your attorney be a smarter move than sending another email?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What should you do if you're unsure your attorney is the right fit for you?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Is there a smart time to make big purchases before your divorce?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How can you protect what you brought into the marriage, financially?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What red flags should you watch for during the divorce process?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Can understanding tax implications actually help you negotiate better terms?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hit play for these practical tips and secrets to help you feel more confident and in control during your divorce.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our Divorce Crash Course was designed to hold your hand through the process and help you avoid major and expensive mistakes. Learn more here: &lt;a href="https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-course" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-course&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our Family Wizard is another fantasitc resource for those who need help navigating the "fun" world of coparenting. Head to this landing page to see how we work closely with them to support our listeners! &lt;a href="http://www.ourfamilywizard.com/notsuck" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.ourfamilywizard.com/notsuck&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Friends, slide into our dms, we love love love hearing from you. We are always here to listen and help in any way we can. You've got this and we've got you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/hownottosuckatdivorce/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@hownotosuckatdivorce&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow Andrea: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/theandrearappaport/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@theandrearappaport&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow Morgan: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/divorceattorneychicago/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@divorceattorneychicago&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

How Not To Suck At Divorce

Morgan L. Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport

125. Best Kept Divorce Secrets (Save Your Money and Sanity)

OCT 4, 202451 MIN
How Not To Suck At Divorce

125. Best Kept Divorce Secrets (Save Your Money and Sanity)

OCT 4, 202451 MIN

Description

In today's episode, it's REAL TALK as we tackle some of the biggest hurdles in divorce—financials, legal strategy, and emotional resilience. We talk about staying calm under pressure, understanding your finances, and working effectively with your attorney.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the flood of legal requests? Unsure whether you're working with the right attorney? Or maybe you're wondering what purchases to make before you file for divorce? These are just some of the questions we tackle in this episode.

Key Questions Explored:

  • Do you really have to respond to every demand from your ex immediately?
  • What simple action can help you reset when you're overwhelmed?
  • Why might a phone call or face-to-face meeting with your attorney be a smarter move than sending another email?
  • What should you do if you're unsure your attorney is the right fit for you?
  • Is there a smart time to make big purchases before your divorce?
  • How can you protect what you brought into the marriage, financially?
  • What red flags should you watch for during the divorce process?
  • Can understanding tax implications actually help you negotiate better terms?

Hit play for these practical tips and secrets to help you feel more confident and in control during your divorce.

Our Divorce Crash Course was designed to hold your hand through the process and help you avoid major and expensive mistakes. Learn more here: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-course


Our Family Wizard is another fantasitc resource for those who need help navigating the "fun" world of coparenting. Head to this landing page to see how we work closely with them to support our listeners! http://www.ourfamilywizard.com/notsuck


Friends, slide into our dms, we love love love hearing from you. We are always here to listen and help in any way we can. You've got this and we've got you.


Instagram: @hownotosuckatdivorce

Follow Andrea: @theandrearappaport

Follow Morgan: @divorceattorneychicago