Divorce: The Most Expensive Word You Can Say to Your Lawyer Is "Okay". episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 15 MIN

Divorce: The Most Expensive Word You Can Say to Your Lawyer Is "Okay".

from How Not To Suck At Divorce

🚨 Before You Spend Thousands More on Your Divorce...If you're navigating divorce and want to avoid the costly mistakes so many people make, grab our Divorce Crash Course today.Typically priced at $150, available now for just $50, thanks to our angel underwriters, Our Family Wizard and Soberlink.Inside you'll learn:How to avoid expensive legal mistakesWhat to expect throughout the divorce processHow to communicate more effectively with your attorneyThe biggest financial pitfalls people don't see comingPractical strategies to save money, reduce stress, and make smarter decisions👉 Get instant access today: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-courseDivorce: Don't Leave Your Lawyer's Office Confused (It Could Cost You Thousands)Have you ever walked out of your attorney's office, gotten into your car, and suddenly realized..."I don't actually know what we just decided."You're not alone.In this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, Andrea and family law attorney Morgan Stogsdill tackle one of the most common—and expensive—mistakes people make during divorce: pretending to understand or agree with a legal strategy when they really don't.Too many people stay quiet because they're embarrassed to ask questions, don't want to challenge their attorney, or need more time to process what they just heard. Unfortunately, that silence can lead to unnecessary legal fees, poor strategic decisions, and frustration for both you and your lawyer.Andrea and Morgan explain why speaking up isn't being difficult—it's being a smart client.In This Episode, We Discuss:Why so many people leave attorney meetings feeling confusedThe hidden cost of pretending you understand your legal strategyHow to tell your attorney a proposed strategy doesn't feel rightWhy asking, "What do you think the other side will do next?" is one of the smartest questions you can askWhen it's okay to ask for time before making a major legal decisionWhy changing your mind after your attorney has already started working can become expensiveThe importance of making sure your attorney's strategy aligns with your personal goalsHow to ask your lawyer for a recap email after a meetingWhy a recurring weekly check-in can actually reduce stress and unnecessary communicationMemorable Quotes"You're the driver of the bus. Your lawyer is there to guide you—but the decisions are ultimately yours.""Don't nod your head just because you're afraid to look like you don't understand.""Silence can be one of the most expensive mistakes you make during divorce."Resources MentionedDivorce Crash Course: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-courseJoin our private divorce community for support and resources.Subscribe to How Not to Suck at Divorce so you never miss an episode.If You Enjoyed This Episode...Please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share this episode with someone navigating divorce. It helps more people find practical, trustworthy guidance during one of the hardest seasons of their lives.www.ratethispodcast.com/notsuckConnect With Us🌐 Website: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com📱 Follow us on social media for daily divorce tips, legal education, and emotional support.@hownottosuckatdivorce@divorcepodcastSEO Keywordsdivorce attorney communicationquestions to ask your divorce lawyerdivorce legal strategyhow to work with your divorce attorneydivorce mistakesdivorce legal advicefamily law attorney tipsdivorce mediation vs litigationsaving money during divorcehow not to suck at divorceMentioned in this episode:Guided Divorce MeditationsFor the moments when you're about to lose your sh$t. We've got you, baby. Just press play and you'll be calmer. https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/guides/p/divorce-guided-meditationsGuided MeditationsNeed Extra Cash?Why not see how much Worthy can get you for your ring? It's a risk free process- and Worthy works with you to get the best price possible. Get an extra $100 if your ring sells for more than $1500. https://vip.worthy.com/divorcepod/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=how_not_to_suck_at_divorce

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 29, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Divorce: The Most Expensive Word You Can Say to Your Lawyer Is "Okay".

0:00 15:29

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of How Not To Suck At Divorce?

This episode is 15 minutes long.

When was this How Not To Suck At Divorce episode published?

This episode was published on July 29, 2026.

Can I download this How Not To Suck At Divorce episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!