From Courtroom Rivals to Law Partners: Stephanie and Fara on Marriage, Money, and Red Flags

Hosts and Offit Kurman partners Stephanie Lehman and Fara Rodriguez open the series by tracing their path from opposing counsel in matrimonial cases to law partners and friends, including a chance reconnection while both were pregnant that eventually led Fara back into practice and into partnership with Stephanie. The two turn the lens on their own lives, discussing what it is like to date and marry as divorce attorneys, why they each valued transparency and financial honesty over chemistry, and the practical, prenup-style conversations couples avoid at their own risk. They share candid stories from years of practice, including memorable moments from early cases, and outline the red flags they look for on a partner's social media before marriage. The episode closes with a preview of the next installment on how to choose a divorce lawyer. 00:00 Podcast Intro 01:00 Welcome and Why We're Doing This 02:00 How Stephanie and Fara Met 03:00 Fara's Path to Family Law 04:00 Reconnecting as Adversaries and Moms 05:00 Becoming Law Partners 06:00 Dating as a Divorce Lawyer 07:00 The Vetting Process and Prenup Talk 08:00 Baby Lawyer Stories and Asking Tough Questions 09:00 Why Couples Avoid the Hard Conversations 10:00 Red Flags Before Marriage 11:00 Debt, Transparency, and Financial Honesty 12:00 Social Media Red Flags 13:00 Marriage as a Business Partnership 14:00 Property, Resentment, and Trust 15:00 Next Time: How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer