151. Getting the Best Divorce Team (What's Worth Your $$, What's Not?)

In today's episode, Andrea and Morgan break down the divorce dream team—who you need, who you don’t, and where to invest your VERY hard-earned dollars. From therapists to forensic accountants and parenting coordinators, they give you the inside scoop on which players actually move the needle in your case. Plus, they get real (and a little savage) about online divorce coaches and overpriced fluff. If you're building your team or just starting out, this episode is your ultimate roadmap to not sucking at divorce.

What you’ll learn:

• What a “divorce team” actually is and why you need one
• When hiring a therapist makes sense (spoiler: probably now)
• Why most divorce coaches aren’t worth your money
• What a parenting coordinator does—and if you need one
• The truth about forensic accountants, child therapists, and financial advisors
• Which services save money vs. waste it
• The one product they do endorse: The Divorce Crash Course
• How to use Our Family Wizard for smoother co-parenting
• What red flags to avoid when building your team

Burning questions answered in this episode:

• Do I really need a lawyer or can I DIY my divorce?
• Who should be on my divorce “dream team”?
• What kind of therapist is helpful during divorce (for me or my kids)?
• What’s the real deal with divorce coaches on social media?
• What does a forensic accountant actually do?
• Is it okay to start therapy for my kids without telling my ex?
• Can tools like Our Family Wizard actually save me money?
• How do I handle team members when my attorney is from a big firm?
• Are financial advisors helpful during divorce—or after?
• How can I protect my mental and physical health during this process?

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

Friends, slide into our dms, we love love love hearing from you. We are always here to listen and help in any way we can. You've got this and we've got you.

Instagram: @hownotosuckatdivorce

Follow Andrea: @theandrearappaport

Follow Morgan: @divorceattorneychicago