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106. Top Divorce Questions

Episode 106 of the How Not To Suck At Divorce podcast, hosted by Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport, titled "106. Top Divorce Questions" was published on April 12, 2024 and runs 56 minutes.

April 12, 2024 ·56m · How Not To Suck At Divorce

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In today’s episode, boooooy did we shed some light on the top asked questions when navigating a divorce. From the quirky laws about eavesdropping, (did you know in Illinois recording someone on the phone without consent is a no-go but in public, it’s fair game?), to seeking multiple opinions like you would for a tricky medical condition – this episode has it all. 

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 And hey, for those wondering about GALs and child representatives in custody battles, we've got the lowdown right here.

In this episode we answer: 

  • HOW to tell your spouse you want a divorce (and the big reason why we suggest NOT doing it on a weekend)

  • What to do when you feel like your spouse has been hiding finances and is it worth it to continue digging? 

  • Trial separations before filing! Doing the right thing or putting off the inevitable? 

  • GAL - what it is and the role that it serves 


  • How do you know if a GAL is going to help or hurt your case? When do you advocate that you want one? Do you say “I want one”, or is it something that you wait for a judge to slap on to your case? 

  • Difference between GAL child rep - How would you know when you need one and not the other?

  • Who does a GAL speak to and who does a GAL not speak to? And is a GAL the same thing as a custody evaluator? Are they going to come into my home and see what my home looks like? 

  • What does parental alienation actually mean? 

  • What happens if your ex records your conversations? Are they allowed to do this?

  • How late is too late is too switch attorneys? 

  • Experience requesting an order from the judge 


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