6 episodes
Lessons Learned from my Sh*tty Divorce Joe Edwards
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- Society & Culture
Think you might be headed for a contentious divorce, or maybe you’ve already started down the path? If you’re the primary or sole earner, this podcast is for you! Why? Because in the eyes of the family court system – you’re already the bad guy. I learned this the hard way when my ex-wife and I separated in 2013. I've spent the past six years dealing with divorce attorneys, custody issues, parental alienation, and inflated spousal support payments.
Don’t make the same mistakes I did – subscribe to "Lessons Learned from my Sh*tty Divorce" and learn how to balance the scales of justice a bit more in your favor.
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Episode 01: Navigating a Contentious Divorce (AKA - Wake up before you go go)
Think you might be heading for a contentious divorce? Take a listen to this podcast and then decide if it's worth subscribing to the others.
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Episode 02: This is a Court of Law, NOT a Court of Justice
Understand the process of divorce, from initiation to trial to the filing of the judgment (hint: I hate to tell you this, but even when it's over, it’s never really over).
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Episode 03: The MSOL, my Highway to Hell
The Marital Standard of Living (MSOL) is a representation of the "lifestyle" enjoyed by the parties at time of separation. The MSOL is a key consideration in how much spousal support you’ll pay, so learn about it now before it’s too late!
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Episode 04: The Income & Expense Declaration (Show me the Money!)
The Income & Expense statement: one of the most important documents you’ll complete - multiple times - during your divorce. Learn how to complete it correctly so opposing counsel can’t “throw it back” at you.
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Episode 05: Malicious Mother Syndrome (AKA Parental Alienation)
A “must-hear” episode if you have minors and are dealing with a vengeful ex-spouse. Learn from my mistake - I ignored the signs of parental alienation and lost out on 12-months of my son’s life.
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Episode 06: He Said / She Said (AKA the "Request for Order")
This crucial document tells the court WHAT you want and WHY. Grasping its importance is key to your success in front of the judge.
Additional resources referenced in this episode:
(1) www.calalimonyreform.org/home.html
(2) https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2019-09-11/divorced-h-b-dad-again-seeks-to-reform-californias-outdated-alimony-law
(3) https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fomny.fm%2Fshows%2Fdr-drew-midday-live-with-leeann-tweeden%2Fdr-drew-midday-live-09-03-19-2pm&h=AT1PkHYF9Uu6bULyuVfn_fsKoFxaTgFruTcb2xzXlKWOysA4Fkl5hDT2eKcxNfLF8eD9BEzHnkFFJplzdyI3svMHTpJ7bBoPgwu-RKb0V78iTtfh2Q3pWDvYohDS0sy_kiFkVHECbpZbSKEJjsKaMlejqLQ8Lw