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How Not To Suck At Divorce

Is Your Divorce Lawyer Making Your Case More Expensive? What's Really Going On Behind The Scenes of Your Divorce...

April 17, 2026·38 min
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If you're really concerned about saving money in your divorce, then you need The Divorce Crash Course- it will save you THOUSANDS. Get it here. If your ex or the other side is telling you that your divorce lawyer “isn’t doing their job”… don’t panic just yet.In this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, Andrea Rappaport and Morgan Stogsdill break down one of the most common—and manipulative—tactics used during divorce: making you doubt your own attorney.You’ll learn why the other side often blames your lawyer when they’re feeling pressure, how this tactic is used to gain leverage, and how to tell the difference between strategy and an actual problem with your legal representation.Because while it can happen… most of the time, it’s not what you think.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:Why your ex says your lawyer isn’t doing their jobHow “splitting” is used to create doubt and gain leverageWhen this happens most (mediation, proposals, pressure moments)Why lack of response can actually be a legal strategyHow to avoid spiraling and wasting money reacting emotionallyThe real signs your divorce lawyer might actually be the problemWhen to trust the process vs. when to question itKEY TAKEAWAY:Just because the other side says your lawyer is the problem…👉 doesn’t make it true.In fact, it may mean:👉 your lawyer is doing something right—and they’re feeling the pressure.REAL RED FLAGS TO WATCH FOR:Your lawyer consistently misses deadlinesYou’re not getting responses within a reasonable timeframeOpposing counsel repeatedly calls out real deficienciesJudges or mediators are pushing back on your attorney’s position👉 One comment = noise👉 A pattern = something to evaluateRESOURCES:Want to stop second-guessing everything and start making smarter decisions?👉 Get the Divorce Crash Course:https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-course👉 Listen to more episodes:https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/podcastOur 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/notsuckFriends, 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: @hownotosuckatdivorceFollow Andrea: @theandrearappaportFollow Morgan: @divorceattorneychicago

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