How Not To Suck At Divorce 192. 5 People Who Suck at Divorce More Than You- Mini Episode
If you think you’re messing up your divorce… relax.
In this mini episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport bring you a much-needed mental break with five outrageous, real-life divorce stories that prove one thing:
No matter how chaotic your situation feels… someone is doing it worse.
From a $15,000 bedazzled Buddha that cost double to fight over in court, to a couple who spent $100,000 litigating an ashtray (yes, really), to a husband who tried to avoid divorce by claiming he was technically a zombie — this episode highlights the wildest ways people derail their own divorce cases.
Because here’s the truth: divorce is emotional, but court is not.
And when pettiness, revenge, or ego drive decisions, the only real winner is the attorney bill.
In This Episode, We Cover:
- Why fighting over sentimental items can cost more than they’re worth
- The $100,000 ashtray case (and why judges lose patience)
- The legal consequences of “in-game crime” during divorce
- The Beyoncé “To the Left” security system revenge moment
- The infamous “zombie defense” divorce case
- Why judges see more chaos than you realize
- How not to let ego drive your legal strategy
While this mini episode brings humor, the underlying message is serious:
✔️ Petty fights cost real money
✔️ Emotional reactions extend litigation
✔️ Judges have seen everything — including wackadoo defenses
✔️ Revenge may feel good, but it rarely plays well in court
✔️ Strategy > spectacle
Divorce can feel overwhelming, nauseating, and heavy. Sometimes you need a break — and sometimes you need perspective.
If you’re doggy-paddling through your divorce, consider this your reminder:
You are not alone.
You are not the most chaotic case in the courthouse.
And you can absolutely get through this.
Resources Mentioned
- Join our free, confidential divorce community
- Check out the updated Divorce Crash Course
- Explore our downloadable divorce guidebooks
Our Divorce Crash Course was designed to hold your hand through the process and help you avoid major and expensive mistakes. Learn more here: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-course
Our Family Wizard is another fantasitc resource for those who need help navigating the "fun" world of coparenting. Head to this landing page to see how we work closely with them to support our listeners! http://www.ourfamilywizard.com/notsuck
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