6 episodes

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.

Lessons Learned from my Sh*tty Divorce Joe Edwards

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 5 Ratings

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.

    Episode 01: Navigating a Contentious Divorce (AKA - Wake up before you go go)

    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.

    • 9 min
    Episode 02: This is a Court of Law, NOT a Court of Justice

    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).

    • 21 min
    Episode 03: The MSOL, my Highway to Hell

    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!

    • 14 min
    Episode 04: The Income & Expense Declaration (Show me the Money!)

    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.

    • 22 min
    Episode 05: Malicious Mother Syndrome (AKA Parental Alienation)

    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.

    • 19 min
    Episode 06: He Said / She Said (AKA the "Request for Order")

    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

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

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5 Ratings

5 Ratings

EPICDOESNOTKNOWHOWTOCODE ,

Great info!

This is a very helpful podcast. I appreciate your lessons learned and will pass it on to my friends! I hope your son is okay!

tmcelroy ,

Amazing

Joe portrays the court systems accurately. For me, he depicts the California court system and the overall process in a witty and funny manner while effectively providing key “hacks” or advice to help the future victims that have to endure this or a similar process. Thanks Joe for taking the time to create this Podcast!

bamababy1970 ,

Wow!!

This is so informative and educational! This will save people serious money and potential heartache! Thank you, Joe, sharing this invaluable information.

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