The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast Episode 299: Not All Bad: A Nuanced Perspective on Family Court with Susan Guthrie, Esq. (Family Court Awareness Month)
I’m so excited to welcome back my dear friend and returning guest, Susan Guthrie, a leading family law attorney and mediator, for a robust conversation about the family court system. While family court often gets a bad rap (and yes, it needs reform), Susan and I dig into why it’s not always terrible. There is good that can come from it too.
Together, we’re breaking down what you can expect if you navigate the family court process, how to prepare for it, and how to make decisions that truly serve you and your kids. We’re also diving into the hot topic of no-fault divorce laws: Could they be repealed? And what would that mean for families going forward?
What You’ll Hear:
- Why family court is necessary and not always the “necessary evil” it’s made out to be (7:09)
- What most people can expect from the family court system (12:50)
- How to prepare for your day in court, including what serves you and what doesn’t (17:25)
- The likelihood of no-fault divorce laws being repealed and the potential implications (34:13)
Learn more about Susan Guthrie:
Susan Guthrie has been one of the leading family law attorneys and mediators in the country for more than 30 years and a world-wide expert in online mediation and she has trained over 20,000 professionals in the ethical and practical considerations in transitioning to a virtual practice. In late 2020, Susan and legal legend Forrest “Woody” Mosten partnered together to found the Mosten Guthrie Academy to provide top of the line training for mediators and collaborative professionals in a virtual format world-wide. Her award-winning podcast, The Divorce & Beyond Podcast, is one of the top 1% of podcasts worldwide and she is known to millions of listeners around the world as the “divorce voice you can trust!”
Resources & Links:
Unbreakable - the Divorce Recovery Retreat, Sedona, AZ in April 2025
Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate
Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq and @divorceandbeyond
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