S1:E5 – KAREN COVY Recovering Divorce Attorney says "90% of Divorce ISN'T LEGAL. Here why!"

Most people think divorce is “legal.” But according to today’s guest, the law is only about 10% of your divorce—and the other 90% is money, emotions, psychology, and practical life decisions. In this episode of Divorcing Strong, Becky Sampson (Bulldog Becky Brochovich) sits down with Karen Covy—divorce coach, mediator, collaborative divorce professional, and “recovering” divorce attorney—to break down how to move through divorce with less conflict, less chaos, and more control. Karen shares why traditional divorce court often makes no sense (“cross-examine your spouse… then sit next to each other at your kid’s soccer game”), and how to reclaim your power by getting clear on your values, setting a North Star goal, and building the right support team—so you don’t waste thousands paying an attorney to do what a coach or therapist should be doing. You’ll learn how to: Stop treating your lawyer like a therapist (and save serious money) Communicate with your attorney without rapid-fire emails (and get better answers than “it depends”) Avoid the expensive mistake of firing your attorney mid-case—and what to do instead Understand legal language so you don’t fight the wrong battles (custody vs. parenting time) Choose your divorce process first (mediation vs. litigation), then hire the attorney who fits that process About Divorcing Strong™ Podcast:  Hosted by Becky Sampson, CEO of Only Subpoenas™, the Divorcing Strong™ Podcast is where real stories meet real strategies for surviving and thriving through divorce. Each episode brings expert insights from top divorce attorneys, family law specialists, financial planners, and healing coaches to help you protect your rights and step into YOU 2.0. 👉 Subscribe for more empowering divorce stories and strategies 👉 Learn more about working with Becky: https://beckysampson.com/ 👉 Follow Becky on social media: BECKY SAMPSON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcingstrongbeckysampson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beckysampson11/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@divorcingstrong YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DivorcingStrong LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckysampson/ 🌺For information on working with Only Subpoenas™, visit our website at https://onlysubpoenas.com/ or contact us at this number: 650-910-6659 🌺 ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: The content on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or mental health advice. Please consult a licensed attorney, financial advisor, or mental health professional for guidance specific to your situation. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please get in touch with the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Support Divorcing Strong by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/divorcing-strong