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Divorce SOS: What to Do When You’re Panicking
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Divorce issue:When you don't agree with your attorney and Why Going Rogue Can Cost You Thousands
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Episode Description
Every person going through divorce eventually reaches the same breaking point.
You become convinced your attorney is wrong.
The judge doesn't get it.
The legal system is broken.
And your brain starts whispering...
"Forget it. I'll just handle this myself."
Unfortunately, that's often the exact moment people make the most expensive mistake of their entire divorce.
In this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, Andrea Rappaport and family law attorney Morgan Stogsdill are joined by Atlanta family law attorney Daniel Bloom to discuss why otherwise smart people make impulsive decisions during divorce, what "going rogue" really looks like, and how one emotional decision can cost you tens of thousands of dollars.
From firing off an angry email to texting your ex after one too many drinks, this episode explains why patience, strategy, and emotional regulation can ultimately save your case—and your wallet.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
✔ Why divorce makes even intelligent people act impulsively
✔ What "going rogue" actually means in a divorce case
✔ The hidden financial cost of ignoring your attorney's advice
✔ Why waiting during divorce feels unbearable—and what's really happening behind the scenes
✔ What your attorney is doing while you think "nothing is happening"
✔ When it makes sense to seek a second legal opinion
✔ Why therapy can be one of the smartest investments during divorce
✔ Three simple steps to stop yourself before making an emotional decision you'll regret
✔ Why divorce is a marathon—not a sprint
One Email Can Change Everything
Daniel shares real-life examples of clients who ignored legal advice, sent one emotional email, and watched their entire case unravel.
Sometimes the cost isn't just financial.
It's your credibility.
Your settlement.
Your co-parenting relationship.
Or even your relationship with your children.
Feeling Like Your Attorney Isn't Listening?
Many people mistake silence for inaction.
In reality, experienced divorce attorneys are often developing strategy, gathering information, and protecting your long-term interests—even when it feels like nothing is happening.
Learn why the waiting process is often one of the hardest—and most important—parts of divorce.
Thinking About Going Rogue?
Before you send the email...
Before you post on social media...
Before you text your ex...
Ask yourself one question:
"How will this affect my case six months from now?"
That one pause could save you thousands of dollars.