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    Explore "#coparenting" with insightful episodes like "99. Will the Kids be Okay?", "95. Choosing to Heal from Your Divorce (Real Life Divorce Story). With Monica Leigh", "93. When You're Stuck Living with Your Ex", "92. How to Survive the Holidays When You're Miserable (6 Pro Tips from your Divorce Besties)" and "89. I Hate the Holidays Without my Kids. With Lisa McGregor (founder of the Unplanned Chapter)- Special Re Air!" from podcasts like ""How Not To Suck At Divorce", "How Not To Suck At Divorce", "How Not To Suck At Divorce", "How Not To Suck At Divorce" and "How Not To Suck At Divorce"" and more!

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    99. Will the Kids be Okay?

    99. Will the Kids be Okay?

    Andrea and Morgan answer the question that you’re probably wondering if you’re going through (or about to go through) a divorce: Will the kids be okay?! 

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    To get FREE tips on coparenting communication (believe us, you'll want this) head to:

    http://www.ourfamilywizard.com/notsuck - pop in your email and you'll get access to BONUS tips, direct from Andrea & Morgan.

    We get real about the impact of divorce on children and invite: Meg, and sisters Eden & Larissa on the show.  They share their personal stories of coming from divorced households, navigating blended families, and the challenges of balancing different parenting styles.

    This episode gives you insight if you’re contemplating divorce or worried about the effects on your kids.

    Expect to hear:

    *Tips on communicating with challenging co-parents and using "Our Family Wizard" for organized co-parenting, including expenses and messaging.

    * The importance of prioritizing the well-being of the children involved and creating a supportive environment for them.

    * The challenges and misconceptions of parenting during and after a divorce

    ** The impact on children and the importance of parental happiness for the well-being of children

    ***The answer you all want to hear: Will the kids be okay? Answer might suprise you. 

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    This episode is filled with real stories, hope, and honesty to help answer your question: are your kids going to be okay? 

    You can do this. We've got you.

    Join our private community:

    http://www.facebook.com/thehownottosuckatdivorcecommunity

    Follow us on IG:

    http://www.instagram.com/hownottosuckatdivorce

    We'll see ya next week. 

    95. Choosing to Heal from Your Divorce (Real Life Divorce Story). With Monica Leigh

    95. Choosing to Heal from Your Divorce (Real Life Divorce Story). With Monica Leigh

    You gotta hear this episode. 

    The end of Moncia's marriage involved betrayal, alcohol abuse, and porn addiction. What's fascinating about her experience is not what she went through, but how she CHOSE to heal.

    When Monica and her now ex husband entered couples therapy, they also did individual therapy, and Monica join a support group. In that support group, she found perspective and reflection. With that, she was able to see that there was a role that SHE PLAYED in the breakdown of the marriage. Now, it's not to say that anything that Monica did or didn't do caused her husband to make his choices. Rather, Monica was able to see that some of her behavior came from a strong desire to control a situation, what wasn't helping anything. 

    Once she was able to let go and accept her husband for who he was, everthing changed.

    Yes, their divorce process began, but so did Monica's beautiful healing process.

    Fast forward to the present day: Monica is sharing her dinner table with her exhusband, their children, AND her new boyfriend. You can see for yourself on her IG: https://www.instagram.com/monicaleighblog/

    She now hosts her own podcast: Choosing to Heal with Monica Leigh

    She also runs her own support community for other women looking to heal! Check it out!

    https://monicaleighblog.com/community

     

    This episode should give you hope and inspiration. Please visit our private communities for more.

    http://www.facebook.com/thehownottosuckatdivorcecommunity

    http://www.patreon.com/notquitereadyfordivorce

    And follow us on IG!

    http://www.instagram.com/hownottosuckatdivorce

    93. When You're Stuck Living with Your Ex

    93. When You're Stuck Living with Your Ex

    For many people getting divorced, it's inevitable that you're going to be stuck for a certain period of time, living with your ex.   And yes, that's going to suck.

    Luckily, we have some insight on the situation that we want to share with you.  This episode is a re air from a few seasons ago. We are coming to you with a FRESH, BRAND NEW episode next week!

    So take a listen to "When You're Stuck Living with Your Ex" to get your questions answered.

    Questions like:

    Can I date other people before I get divorced?

    Can I spend money on myself and going out if I'm still living with my ex?

    How will my ex and I figure out kid time?

    How do I make sure my ex and I are splitting household chores evenly?

    And friends, we know that divorce is hard. We know it's long and draining.  We are here to help guide you, offer you information, entertainment, and empathy and ultimately, help you not SUCK at getting divorced. 

    Please rate and reivew our show!!

    And message us on social, we would love to hear from you!!

    http://www.instagram.com/hownottosuckatdivorce

     

    And join our private communities!

    https://www.patreon.com/NotQuiteReadyForDivorce - for those needing to listen to our private library

    http://www.facebook.com/thehownottosuckatdivorcecommunity - for those looking for community and a place to ask quesitons!

    92. How to Survive the Holidays When You're Miserable (6 Pro Tips from your Divorce Besties)

    92. How to Survive the Holidays When You're Miserable (6 Pro Tips from your Divorce Besties)

    This episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce is sponspored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/notsuck and get on your way to being your best self.

     

    We want to help you survive the next few weeks. The holiday season is a stressful time, in the BEST of situations. But if you're also navigating a divorce or considering divorce, then you're managing and extra set of stress and unhappiness that's likely making the next few weeks a really tough time. 

    Here's how we can help.  Here are 6 pro tips from Morgan and Andrea. You ready for them? Let's go!

    1. Set some realistic expectations. Surprises make for more unhappiness.
    2. Keep busy. 
    3. Prep your family on how to handle themselves around you (tell Aunt Beatrice to not ask you questions)  and possibly your ex.
    4. Watch the cheesy holiday movies, we're talking the REALLY cheesy ones, Hallmark channel style. Nothing bad happens in these movies and it makes for great background noise
    5. Just say no to parties you don't want to attend. Nobody really cares. 
    6. Move your body. It's so damn important. If it's really cold where you live, walk around the mall, or even around a Target. 

    And please, join our private communites for extra support!

    Here are the links:

    http://www.facebook.com/thehownottosuckatdivorcecommunity

    And if you need to listen to our episodes discreetly (for those of you who aren't ready to file for divorce and don't want this show popping up on your subscription list)

    https://www.patreon.com/NotQuiteReadyForDivorce

    FYI: it’s a private community that does have a small fee. $4.99 a month to get all of the episodes discreetly. Ideal for if you don’t want your spouse seeing that you’re listening to the show. 

    We’re adding to this channel everyday- so soon there will videos there too. 

    The charge shows up as “Patreon” which is just a platform for additional podcasts.

     

    Also! Our Family Wizard is here to make coparenting EASIER. AND, you can get free information on coparenting and handling sticky situations!

    Head here: http://www.ourfamilywizard.com/notsuck

    89. I Hate the Holidays Without my Kids. With Lisa McGregor (founder of the Unplanned Chapter)- Special Re Air!

    89. I Hate the Holidays Without my Kids. With Lisa McGregor  (founder of the Unplanned Chapter)- Special Re Air!

    For those of you who are facing the holidays WITHOUT your kids, let us reassure that your feelings dread and sorrow are completely normal. Even if you're feeling mixed emotions, THAT'S completely normal. 

    It's a dramatic change from how things used to be. It can feel strange...empty...and just plain wrong. 

    We can promise you this: you WILL get through these holidays...even though they might be challenging. 

    Listen to this special re- air episode with our friend, Lisa McGregor, to hear her take on what she did to help herself get through those first few years...you hear Andrea weigh in as well- her take is a little different. 

     

    And here are some updated action steps from Andrea:

    1. Let yourself feel sad. Pretending you're okay when you're not does you no favors.
    2. Move your body. We're not asking you to run a mile, but we are asking you to go for a walk.
    3. Do something, anything. You don't need to go our and party all night, but grabbing a fresh Starbucks at least gets you out of the house. 

     

    And now, a word from our sponsors:

    Treat yourself to some new sheets, don't sleep on those same sheets you shared with your ex, YUCK. Cozy Earth is all about LUXURY!!  Visit : http://www.cozyearth.com and use code: HNTSAD to save 35%!!!

    Our Family Wizard is here to make coparenting EASIER. Visit: http://www.ourfamilywizard.com/notsuck to sign up for their FREE newsletter and learn our OFW can help YOU!

     

    Join our private community! http://www.facebook.com/thehownottosuckatdivorcecommunity

    And if you need to listen to our episodes privately: http://www.patreon.com/notquitereadyfordivorce

     

    88. Grieving Your Marriage and Processing Divorce. With Rebecca Feinglos

    88. Grieving Your Marriage and Processing Divorce. With Rebecca Feinglos

    **This episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce is sponsored by Better Health. Give online therapy a try at
    betterhelp.com/NOTSUCK and get on your way to being your best self.**

    Why is it that we don't allow ourselves to grieve the loss of a relationship??

    It's time we change that. We are chatting with Rebecca Feinglos, founder of Grieve Leave, an organization that makes grieving death, divorce, job loss, etc more accessible and without the STIGMA. 

    Rebecca has experience grief of several levels. Yes, she's been through a divorce. She's also lost both of her parents. Her mother died when she was young and her father recently died on the first day of the COVID-19 lockdown. She ended her marriage one year after her father died.

    So what, actually, is grieving??

    How do you grieve?

    Do you have to grieve?

    How do you know if you are grieving??

    Can you grieve if you wanted the divorce?? (yes, of course)

    In divorce, we often will grieve the loss of what could have been...the life that we thought we were going to have...

     

    And what about our jobs and bosses understanding how to support you in your grief process??

    And while we're on the topic, let's debunk the myth of the "5 Stages of Grief".  Look, friends, this phrase comes from a study that was performed in the 1970's and was centered around cancer paitents.  As it turns out, there are NOT "stages" of grief that you go through and then you magically "finish" the grief process. Sorry... grief is not linear. It's up and down, side to side, and is ongoing. Not everyday will be gutwrentching, but there's not "finish line". And for this reason, Grieve Leave exists.

    Grieve Leave offers virtual support groups for people managing the grief process. There are many different types of groups and whole lot more insight, guidance and community available. Visit them at: https://www.grieveleave.com . 

    You can also find them on social media at: http:www.instagram.com/grieveleave

    And now, a word from our sponsors:

    Soberlink offers alcohol montitoring in the most discreet way with the highest technology. Visit: http://www.soberlink.com/notsuck

    Our Family Wizard is here to make coparenting EASIER (isn't that nice??) Visit http://www.ourfamilywizard.com/notsuck to get access to their newsletter.

     

    Thanks for being here, friends. Remember, we are here to support you in any way we can.

    If you are considering divorce and would like to be in our private community to listen to our episodes without downloading them to your device: join us here: http://www.patreon.com/notquitereadyfordivorce

    And if you want to join our free Facebook community, head here: http://www.facebook.com/thehownottosuckatdivorcecommunity

     

     

    87. Divorcing a Narciss*st

    87. Divorcing a Narciss*st

    **This episode is sbrought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at
    betterhelp.com/NOTSUCK and get on your way to being your best self.**

     

    Alright, here's the deal. Divorcing someone with a "type 2" personality disorder is NOT a walk in the park. AND there ARE things that you can do to help preserve your sanity...

    Let's start here: EXPECT IT TO SUCK.

    That may sound hard, but baby, if your marriage was a shitshow, so will your divorce. It'll be worth it, but it's gonna be a mental and emotional battle. So how do you go into war being as prepared as possible?

     

    Arm yourself BOUNDARIES. Historically, type 2 personalites hate boundaries and rarely respect them, so it's crucial that you put strong ones in place that YOU can enforce.

    One suggestion that we have is to utilize a coparenting app, specifically, Our Family Wizard. Why? Because this app was designed to help high conflict coparents communicate LESS. Our Family Wizard is an easy to use app that will help you organize your parenting schedule, shared expenses, and even allow you and your ex exchange (what can be) court monitored messages. Now, please keep in mind that just because you use an app like Our Family Wizard DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE ABUSE WILL STOP. That's really important to note. However, using Our Family Wizard will allow you the ability to gain CONTROL. You can even establish the ONE time of day that you have to read (the obnoxious) messages from your ex. It's also the safest way for high conflict coparents to communicate...for those who are in a dangerously contentious situation. 

     

    Listen to the words of our guest, family law attorney, Katharine Rupp, who PERSONALLY uses OUR FAMILY WIZARD. This woman literally practices law and she herself has had experience with gaslighting, mental and emotional abuse.

    You're not crazy. You're not making this up. 

     

    You deserve to live a happier and healthier life. You need an exit stradegy. You need a plan. We are here to help you.

    If you are contemplating divorce and want a private community to ask questions, listen to our episodes WITHOUT them being downloaded to your phone and have access to BONUS conversations with experts,  please join our private group:

    https://www.patreon.com/NotQuiteReadyForDivorce

     

    This episode is sponsored by Soberlink. If you are concerned about your coparents sobriety during their parenting time, please check out Soberlink :http:www.soberlink.com/notsuck

    And visit Our Family Wizard and sign up for their newsletter to get some tips and tricks that can make coparenting easier for you. :http://www.ourfamilywizard.com/notsuck

    You've got this. And we've got You. 

     

     

    84. I'm Worried About my Kids (Divorce and Children) **special re air**

    84. I'm Worried About my Kids (Divorce and Children) **special re air**

    It's what we all worry about the most in divorce: our kids. 

    Will my kids be okay after the divorce?  Will my divorce ruin my kids' lives?

    Is it fair to make my kids live in two houses?

    ****This is a special re air episode with Dr Randy Heller.  We talk about what's in our control in regards to our childrens' emotional and mental wellbeing during and after the divorce process.

    There's a lot to digest here, so listen when you have sometime to yourself.

    Biggest takeway: Your kids will be okay if you are okay.

    To reach Dr Randy Heller please visit https://familynetworkflorida.com/

    For more support with families, check out Our Family Wizard. Our Family Wizard makes communication between coparents easier. Learn more at http://www.ourfamilywizard.com

    And please, join our private community for more support and guidance.

    http://www.facebook.com/thehownottosuckatdivorcecommunity

    82. The Real Divorce Attorneys of Chicago (NEW SERIES!!)

    82. The Real Divorce Attorneys of Chicago (NEW SERIES!!)

    Introducing: The Real Divorce Attorneys series- a spin off of How Not to Suck at Divorce. 

    This series offers an exclusive sneak peek into the minds and personalites of family law attorneys to help you discover who might be the right fit for you. Today, we are introducting you to 4 of Chicago's TOP divorce attorneys.

    This episode gets crazy, so buckle up!

    And if you're already midway through your divorce process...or not in the Chicago area, fear not, this episode will give you a fresh prespective on your case, and probably make you laugh!

    We're covering:

    How much money will my divorce cost me?

    How long will my divorce take?

    Who's the best divorce attorney in Chicago?

    Best attorney in Chicago to counter a narcissist?

    To reach out to the attorneys you heard on today's episode, head here:

    Brian Blitz: https://www.bergerschatz.com/attorneys/brian-j-blitz/

    Melissa Caballero Dunn: https://www.merelfamilylaw.com/attorneys/melissa-caballero-dunn/

    Jessica Interlandi: https://www.sdflaw.com/team/detail/Jessica-bank-interlandi/bio

    Scott Kramer: https://www.gmrfamilylaw.com/scott

     

    And make sure you check out Our Family Wizard if you need extra support with coparenting.

    http://www.ourfamilywizard.com

     

    Join our private community for more insight and community!

    http:www.facebook.com/thehownotosuckatdivorcecommunity

    80. What MUST go in your Parenting Agreement- Special Re-Air!!!

    80. What MUST go in your Parenting Agreement- Special Re-Air!!!

    ***Listen carefully to learn what MUST go in your parenting agreement!! This is a special re air from a few seasons ago!

     

    Shana Tova to those who celebrate!

     

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    This is no episode for babies (no offense, babies). We're getting into some real, REAL stuff in this episode. This is one of the biggest concerns our listeners have so we wanted to dedicate an entire episode to how to put your kiddos first in your parenting agreement.

    Today, we have therapist Dr. Malissa Tigges with us to talk about how to create a parenting agreement that prioritizes the welfare of your kids. Dr. Tigges is a licensed clinical and forensics psychologist with over 10 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and an evaluator. She helps people make the best decisions possible when developing their parenting agreements.

    Dr. Tigges, Morgan and Andrea answer:

    What do divorcing couples need to understand when putting together their parenting agreement?

    How to design the parenting agreement so it's appropriate at each age of the children.

    The biggest mistake divorcing couples make when creating their parenting agreement.

    What is the main difference of a parenting plan that involves a younger child vs. a teenager?

    Can you modify a parenting agreement?

    Who should you consult with to ensure your parenting agreement is the best for your child?

    Should you open the parenting agreement email after having a few drinks?

    What is co-parenting therapy and is it necessary?

    What do you do when your rights are being violated during the divorce process when you're drafting the parenting agreement?

    What's the best schedule for co-parenting? 50/50? Week on, week off? Every other weekend? The answer may upset you, but it's important to understand.

    Is there wiggle room in a parenting agreement if there's a special trip or long weekend planned?

    Dr. Tigges also shares her absolute "must-dos".

    Here is where you can connect with Dr. Tigges:
    @drmalissatigges on instagram, tiktok and facebook

    Dr. Tigges is licensed in Florida but if you're not in Florida, your state may allow you to do telehealth with Dr. Tigges so if you need guidance, reach out!

    OBSESSED: This week Andrea is obsessed with a non-medicated inhaler that has been scientifically proven to calm anxiety. It's called CalmiGo. It measures how much air you exhale and will vibrate when you exhale properly to help you regulate your breathing. It helps Andrea feel more grounded and has made her realize how shallow she typically breathes during the day. It's genius.

    CalmiGo sent the inhaler to Andrea after she posted the instagram reel of the time she was in the hospital for a panic attack. But please know, we do not recommend products just because we got one free. We will only recommend products we truly love and use.  And this is one of those, for sure. If you go to Andrea's IG and click the link in her bio, you'll get a $30 off coupon.

    Don't miss the very end of the episode because we talk about how it has just been discovered that honey bee venom can kill breast cancer cells. Amazing! There's also a new study on a possible cure for lupus and other autoimmune diseases AND, new developments on slowing the progression of Alzheimer's. We love ending the show with some positivity :)

    To our one listener in Honduras, we see you and adore you. Thank you for being here with us. xo

    We'd love to know what you think of the show! Please email us at hello@hownottosuckatdivorce.com or dm us at:

    @theandrearappaport
    @divorceattorneychicago

    You can also reach out to us through our website:

    www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com

    We read every message and reply personally because our community means the world to us and we want you to know we're here for you. You got this and we got you.

     

    77. The One About Blending Families (plus a BIG announcement).With Ron Deal

    77. The One About Blending Families (plus a BIG announcement).With Ron Deal

    Spolier Alert: If you don't want to hear about life after divorce, this episode is NOT for you.

    What happens if you meet someone you really love after being divorced?

     At what point to decide to blend your lifes?

    And what about the kids??

     

    We need a roadmap on blending familes. How to do it. When to do it. How to have the right coversations. Who to have those conversations with and when do you have them....and the list goes on!

    On this very special episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, we are talking all things blending families (for a very special reason, which you'll hear about in the episode).

    To help us navigate these waters, we brought in blending families expert, Mr Ron Deal. (or as we call him, "Ron BIG Deal").  Ron has written NINE books on the subject, and let me tell you, this guy is the REAL DEAL...not just the "big deal"!!

    This episode will teach you the magic of making stew. Family stew, that is. (more on that in the episode)

    If you've ever wondered if it's possible to blend families with children of different ages, this episode is for you.

     

    If you're feeling anxious about getting remarried because you're wondering how your kids will reaact, this episode is for you.

     

    Listen, lean back, take a breath, and learn.

    To find Ron online and his library of books, head here :http://smartstepfamilies.com

     

    To join our private communites, check us out here:

    http://www.facebook.com/thehownottosuckatdivorcecommunity

     

    Sending you all so much love and hope for what's possible!

     

    76. Your Burning Divorce Questions: Answered!

    76. Your Burning Divorce Questions: Answered!

    You've got questions and we've (err, Morgan) has answers!

    We're covering supervised visits, attorneys not prioizing your case, nesting, mediation, and how to talk to your kids, and feeling like an a$$hole for wanting to leave an unhappy marriage but not neccassrily a "bad" marriage...

     

    To recap one of the most common questions, which has to do with wanting a clear game plan from your attorney, follow these steps:

    1) Ask your attorney for a face to face or at least a phone call to discuss the PLAN

    2) At the end of the meeting, ask for a recap with next steps3) Ask for a realistic timeline and the areas where waiting for a court date/hearing back from opposing counsel could play a role into said timeline

    4)Ask when you should follow up

     

    So if you've wondered "am I terrible person for wanting a divorce?" or "how can I make sure my ex doesn't get unsupervised visits with my kids?" Or if you've googled, "How can I get my divorce attorney to care about my case?" or "Should I try nesting?" then you want to listen to this episode.

     

    And remember this, whereas it's not criminal to be unhappy in your marriage, it IS criminal to REMAIN unhappy in your marriage. Look at your feelings. Look at your thoughts. Explore those.  Talk to your partner, go to therapy and WORK towards happiness, whether that's getting a divorce or not. 

     

    And now, a word from our sponsors:

     

    Soberlink is here to help coparents who are struggling with an alcohol dependence. It's a discreet device that can ensure that you are parenting safely. Vist:soberlink.com/notsuck

    And Our Family Wizard is a revolutionary coparenting app that's dedicated to making coparenting easier, no matter how hard your ex SUCKS. Visit: http://www.ourfamilywizard.com

     

    And join our private communites! http://www.patreon.com/hownottosuckatdivorce.com to listen to our episodes without it being downloaded to your device and http://www.facebook.com/thehownottosuckatdivorcecommunity for support and laughs!

     

    You've got this and we've got YOU.

     

    74. The 5 Worst Mistakes I Made in my Divorce with Andrea Rappaport

    74. The 5 Worst Mistakes I Made in my Divorce with Andrea Rappaport

    Well, here the F we go. 

    The 5 biggest mistakes I (Andrea) made during my divorce.

    Mistake #1: Marrying the wrong person. Ignoring ALL of the red flags. Ignoring my gut. HUGE mistake.

    Mistake #2: Not having the right tools to think LOGICALLY, therefore functioning from a sheer emotional place

    Mistake #3: Hiring the wrong attorney for my case

    Mistake #4: Signing a parenting agreement without consulting a child therapist

    Mistake #5: Not having realistic expectations

     

    This is a big episode. As uncomfortable as it is to be this vulnerable, it's more important that everyone know the mistakes that are SO easy to make that can cost you money, time with your kids, and a lot of mental sanity.

    One mistake that I DIDN'T make was recogizing that my mental health was suffering towards the end of the divorce and that the "juice wasn't with the squeeze" on several issues...walking away and being done CAN be right decision for many in the divorce process. However, you ALWAYS want to follow the guidance of your attorney.

    Which is why ALL ROADS LEAD BACK TO HIRING THE RIGHT ATTORNEY FOR YOUR CASE!

     

    Don't forget, the first person to DM us from this episode gets a homemade chocolate chip banana bread (Morgan's fav) shipped right to their door!! (US and Canada listeners only!...sorry to our 1 listener in Honduras, but we still love you)

    Lean on us. We're here to get you through this mess. And so are our sponsors.

    Need help with alcohol monitoring during parenting time? Soberlink has your back. 

    http://www.soberlink.com/notsuck

    Want to make coparenting a whole lot easier? Check out Our Family Wizard.

    http://www.ourfamilywizard.com

     

    Join our private communites. If you need to listen to our episodes WITHOUT them being uploaded to your familes' icloud, join our Patreon community for private listening AND bonus episodes.

    http://www.patreon.com/hownottosuckatdivorce.com

    And please join our free support group!

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    We love you guys! See you next week. 

    72. What Do You Do If Your Coparent SUCKS?!? (Expert Tips!)

    72. What Do You Do If Your Coparent SUCKS?!? (Expert Tips!)

    Hard fact: some coparents suck.

    Hard truth: there IS something you can do about it. 

    The coparenting app, Our Family Wizard, is a favorite tool for both parents and divorce professionals.

    Why? Becuase it offers a PLETHORA of options to help you NOT SUCK at coparenting with someone who...sucks.

    Now, you may be familiar with Our Family Wizard as a tool to have court monitored conversations with your high conflict coparent BUT DID YOU KNOW that:

    1) Our Family Wizard is not JUST for high conflict coparents

    2) There are a TON of additional features on Our Family Wizard (beyond the messaging) that will actually help you MORE than the court monitored messaging. (hint: the more you use these other features, the less you'll rely on the messaging feature!)

    You NEED to listen to this episode if you're stuggling with coparenting. Trust. It WILL help you.

    And also, if Our Family Wizard is good enough for celebrites to use (Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Kelly Clarkson, Lala Kent, Jeff Lewis...just to name a few...) then it's good enough for YOU.

    You're welcome.

    Also, don't be the a$$hole who eats onion sandwiches on a train. Especially not around Morgan.

    And send snacks for Andrea's son, Oliver...he's still hungry and hiding all of this food under his bed.

     

    And now, a word from our sponsor:

    Soberlink is here is assist families who are struggling with alcohol addicition that can be a danger during parenting time. To get help, please visit: http://www.soberlink.com/notsuck

     

    And don't forget to join our private communites!

    To listen to Bonus Episodes and listen to all of shows without a record of you downloading them, go to:

    http://www.patreon.com/hownottosuckatdivorce.com

    And you're looking for a community, we've got a GREAT one for you to join!

    http://www.facebook.com/thehownottosuckatdivorcecommunity

    Coparents might not, but you don't have to suck at dealing with them.

    You've got this...and we've got you.

    -Andrea and Morgan

     

     

    71. How to Switch Divorce Attorneys

    71. How to Switch Divorce Attorneys

    Not only did your marriage not work out, but now your divorce attorney isn't working out!! aaahhh!!

    What now?!?

    Well, on this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce we are going to talk you through how to switch divorce attorneys, so listen up!

    If you're googling:

    I hate my divorce attorney

    How to not lose all of my money in my divorce?

    Can you switch attorneys mid divorce?

    How to switch divorce attorneys?

    You want to listen to what we have to say!!

     

    There's a checklist we are going to take you through to ensure that you know EXACTLY where you stand with your current counsel, what you SHOULD be getting from them, when to know if it's time to switch things up, and finally, HOW to do it!!

    To get your hands on our "Before You Swtich Attorneys" PDF, head to our IG page and visit our bio line!

    www.instagram.com/hownottosuckatdivorce

    Meanwhile, Morgan is stil being tormented by people using speaker phone in public and Andrea is losing her mind over group text messages!!

     

    And if you're stuggling with coparenting ON TOP of dealing with the headache of attorneys, take a second and visit Our Family Wizard. Our Family Wizard was created to help make coparenting easier- even in the most difficult cases.

    http://www.ourfamilywizard.com

     

    And remember, support is just a click away! Join our private groups below!

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    70. Well, Sh$t, my Spouse is Gay, Now What?!? With Jessica Frew

    70. Well, Sh$t, my Spouse is Gay, Now What?!? With Jessica Frew

    It's the season FOUR premiere!!!  We are SO excited to bring you an AMAZING season of advice, divorce tips, and of course, a lot of LAUGHS.

    AND...we have a brand new segment! Forget "OBSESSED", and welcome to "OVER IT", our time to share what's driving us NUTS...it's sure to bring you some much needed humor!  Starting with Morgan's strong aversion to people using their speaker phone setting in public places...meanwhile, Andrea says, "bring in ON!", (just make sure your friend of family member enunciates). 

    Today's episode highlights the story of Jessica Frew's marriage, divorce, and her BEAUTIFUL life (and relationship with her ex), post divorce. If you don't yet know her, do yourself a favor and go follow her : www.instagram.com/heyjessicafrew . Jessica is the host of the popular, Husband in Law, podcast where she, her current husband, and her ex husband tell their story. We don't want to "spill the tea" here in the shownotes, so you're going to have to listen to this episode to hear all about Jessica's experience and how she so gracefully navigated the major changes in her life AND how she helps other women do the same. 

    Check Jessica's coaching groups out here: http://www.theboldlogic.com

    And, here are some shoutouts to our season 4 sponsors!!

    If you or your ex spouse is struggling with alcohol and you have concerns about being sober during parenting time, please visit: http://www.soberlink.com/notsuck for $50 off a device

    And please, if you are navigating a high conflict divorce and need a safe and effective way to communicate with your coparent, please visit http://www.ourfamilywizard.com

    As always, take deep breaths. Move your body, and find a way to laugh EVERY SINGLE FREAKING DAY. 

    You've got this, and we've got you. 

    Join our FREE community : http://www.facebook.com/thehownottosuckatdivorcecommunity

    And to listen to our episodes PRIVATELY and get access to BONUS interviews, join us here: http://www.patreon.com/hownottosuckatdivorce.com

     

     

     

     

    69. Picking The RIGHT Divorce Attorney *Special Re Air*

    69.  Picking The RIGHT Divorce Attorney *Special Re Air*

    This episode is HUGE and a MUST LISTEN if you are in the process of picking an attorney. 

     

    The joke is, why do so many spend more time debating on whether they're going to swipe right of left on someone on Tinder then they do picking their divorce attorney?!?!?

     

    On this special RE AIR episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, we cover what you should be asking your prospective divorce attorney and what answers give you the GREEN light to move forward and what answers are a HUGE RED FLAG!!

     

    To break it all down, we have Max Leinoff on the pod. Max is a family law attorney in Miami, Florida with Leinoff and Lemos, P.A. His firm was voted one of the Best Law Firms by U.S. News and World Report for 2021 and 2022.

    Max answers:

    • What three things you must hear from your divorce attorney
    • What should you do if your divorce lawyer disagrees with you?
    • The importance of expressing your goals honestly with your divorce lawyer
    • Who will you be working for when you hire an attorney? Is it a bad sign if they have other associates helping you?
    • What questions should you ask divorce lawyers before deciding who to hire? These may surprise you.
    • What is a no fault state when it comes to divorce?
    • How can you work with your divorce attorney to move things along swiftly and smoothly?

    "When you're looking for an attorney, you don't want a yes man or a yes woman." - Max Leinoff

    If you're in Florida, here is where you can find Max Leinoff:
    Max@LLPA.com
    www.llpa.com
    (305) 661-1556 - office


    Also, Max shouts out his lovely wife, Katy, who is an incredibly talented, professional artist who has worked with Vans and was recenly featured on the Ralph Lauren website. You can see Katy's work on instagram @katyilana. We checked her out and now we're obsessed with her, too!

     

    To join our private community, please visit

    http://www.facebook.com/thehownottosuckatdivorcecommunity

    or 

    http://www.patreon.com/hownottosuckatdivorce.com

     

    And please, follow us on Instagram for more tips and divorce entertainment!!

    http://www.instagram.com/hownottosuckatdivorce

    68. Is It My Marriage That's Making Me Miserable? *Special Re-Air* With Dr Randy Heller

    68. Is It My Marriage That's Making Me Miserable? *Special Re-Air* With Dr Randy Heller

    You have  a horrible feeling in the pit of your stomach, but where is it coming from?

    Is it work? Friends? Kids? or is it your marriage??

    DON'T BLAME YOURSELF!! Listen to this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce if you're feeling miserable or just unhappy in your daily life to learn where it could be possibly be coming from. 

    Listener fave Dr. Randy Heller is back with us today to discuss one of the most common questions we get: Is it my marriage that's making me miserable?

    Dr. Heller shares what people should do if they're feeling depressed, stressed and overwhelmed and an easy exercise to do to determine if it's the marriage that is the root of the problem.

    We also talk about how to start to feel better, regardless of the decision we make in our marriage.

    You can find Dr. Randy Heller here:

    thefamilynetwk@aol.com

    646-717-6718

    mycollaborativeteam.com

     

    No matter what you decide, you got this and we got you.

    We love hearing from you so don't be shy. Message us on IG and join our private community!

    http://www.facebook.com/thehownottosuckatdivorcecommunity

     

    67. FML: Will I Ever be Happy Again? With Author, Gabrielle Stone (Season 3 Finale)

    66. What You Need To Know If You Plan on NOT Getting Remarried. With Attorney, Susan Myres

    66. What You Need To Know If You Plan on NOT Getting Remarried.  With Attorney, Susan Myres

    There's a growing trend to share your life with someone and NOT get legally married...which sounds great, right?!?

    No marriage = no divorce...so what could be bad??

    Well, there's some things to consider...and on this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce we are chatting with Houston area attorney, Susan Myres, who's shedding light on the perils of playing house.

    So, if you're considering NOT getting remarried because, well, divorce SUCKS, we totally get it, but please listen to this episode FIRST so you're well aware of the pros and cons. 

    Things to consider: Tax benefits, medical rights, survior rights, pre marriage assets, just to name a few!!

    There are many, many ways to live a happy and healthy life with your partner, just be aware of your rights!

    Susan is availabe at https://www.thehoustondivorcefirm.com/our-team/susan-myres/

    To join our private community, visit: http://www.facebook.com/thehownottosuckatdivorcecommunity

    And to listen to our episodes privately, visit: http://www.patreon.com/hownottosuckatdivorce.com 

     

     

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