EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 46 MIN
What No One Tells You Before Getting Married | Diana Romanov
from Love and Law with Atty. Elizabeth Yang · host Elizabeth Yang
What family law attorneys know about marriage that you don't."Our profession is so lucrative because people don't get informed what they're signing up for."In this episode: The 10-year rule that changes everything in California Why a $500K divorce bill is more common than you think What divorce lawyers actually advise their own friends Why your prenup might be worthless in a California courtDiana Romanov grew up watching her parents divorce each other five times across three countries. She went on to pass one of the hardest bar exams in the world — Germany's, where 70% fail and you only get two shots — and built her own family law practice from nothing after the 2008 crash.Elizabeth Yang sits down with Diana for an honest conversation between two divorce attorneys who've both been through it themselves. No sugarcoating, no legal jargon — just the truth about marriage, divorce, and everything no one tells you before you sign.For female attorneys thinking about going solo — Diana and Elizabeth both built their own firms from nothing. This episode covers what no one tells you about starting a law practice: finding clients when you have none, surviving a recession as a new firm, and why the women who bet on themselves are the ones still standing.CHAPTERS:0:00 Episode Preview1:06 Meet Family Law Attorney Diana Romanov2:27 Growing Up Across Multiple Countries6:17 Choosing Law Over Acting7:36 Germany's Brutal Bar Exam System11:18 From Prosecutor to Family Attorney13:26 Building a Law Practice From Scratch17:50 Personal Divorce Shapes Legal Practice23:07 Marriage Advice From Divorce Lawyers29:16 International Family Law Complexities34:21 Lightning Round: Best and Worst Legal Advice38:42 Fixing California's Family Law SystemABOUT DIANA ROMANOV: Website: romanovlaw.com YouTube: @Diana-Romanov Instagram: @divorce_like_a_boss Facebook: FamilyLawCalifornia LinkedIn: Diana Romanov Book: "Divorce Like a Boss"YANG LAW OFFICES: Website: yanglawoffices.com Phone: (877) 492-6452 Email: [email protected] FREE Consultation: Book here YouTube: @yanglawoffices Instagram: @yanglawoffices Facebook: Yang Law Offices LinkedIn: Yang Law Offices Book: "Social Marriage"
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What family law attorneys know about marriage that you don't."Our profession is so lucrative because people don't get informed what they're signing up for."In this episode: The 10-year rule that changes everything in California Why a $500K divorce bill is more common than you think What divorce lawyers actually advise their own friends Why your prenup might be worthless in a California courtDiana Romanov grew up watching her parents divorce each other five times across three countries. She went on to pass one of the hardest bar exams in the world — Germany's, where 70% fail and you only get two shots — and built her own family law practice from nothing after the 2008 crash.Elizabeth Yang sits down with Diana for an honest conversation between two divorce attorneys who've both been through it themselves. No sugarcoating, no legal jargon — just the truth about marriage, divorce, and everything no one tells you before you sign.For female attorneys thinking about going solo — Diana and Elizabeth both built their own firms from nothing. This episode covers what no one tells you about starting a law practice: finding clients when you have none, surviving a recession as a new firm, and why the women who bet on themselves are the ones still standing.CHAPTERS:0:00 Episode Preview1:06 Meet Family Law Attorney Diana Romanov2:27 Growing Up Across Multiple Countries6:17 Choosing Law Over Acting7:36 Germany's Brutal Bar Exam System11:18 From Prosecutor to Family Attorney13:26 Building a Law Practice From Scratch17:50 Personal Divorce Shapes Legal Practice23:07 Marriage Advice From Divorce Lawyers29:16 International Family Law Complexities34:21 Lightning Round: Best and Worst Legal Advice38:42 Fixing California's Family Law SystemABOUT DIANA ROMANOV: Website: romanovlaw.com YouTube: @Diana-Romanov Instagram: @divorce_like_a_boss Facebook: FamilyLawCalifornia LinkedIn: Diana Romanov Book: "Divorce Like a Boss"YANG LAW OFFICES: Website: yanglawoffices.com Phone: (877) 492-6452 Email: [email protected] FREE Consultation: Book here YouTube: @yanglawoffices Instagram: @yanglawoffices Facebook: Yang Law Offices LinkedIn: Yang Law Offices Book: "Social Marriage"
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