Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind

Corey explains what to do when you hand over your documents and the other side plays games with theirs. For people whose divorce has turned into a fight. You've been trying to be reasonable with someone who treats every concession as the opening for the next demand. Whether you're starting to fold or ready to torch the whole thing, this show is a system for getting through it without losing your m...

They stopped paying child support, and Corey explains why blocking parenting time will only hurt your case. For people whose divorce has turned into a fight. You've been trying to be reasonable with someone who treats every concession as the opening for the next demand. Whether you're starting to fold or ready to torch the whole thing, this show is a system for getting through it without losing yo...

You love your kids, but sometimes you wish you could vanish. Corey breaks down the difference between taking a restorative break and making an escape that leaves lasting scars. For people whose divorce has turned into a fight. You've been trying to be reasonable with someone who treats every concession as the opening for the next demand. Whether you're starting to fold or ready to torch the whole...

Corey shows you how to distinguish between court-worthy problems and everyday disagreements, enabling you to protect your time, energy, and children. For people whose divorce has turned into a fight. You've been trying to be reasonable with someone who treats every concession as the opening for the next demand. Whether you're starting to fold or ready to torch the whole thing, this show is a syste...

Corey explains why “shark” lawyers often leave families in ruins. He breaks down the swarmer, the brawler, the boxer, and the top dog. Corey shares the one question to ask before you hire any attorney. For people whose divorce has turned into a fight. You've been trying to be reasonable with someone who treats every concession as the opening for the next demand. Whether you're starting to fold or...

Corey Shapiro breaks down one of the nastiest divorce games: serving papers at work just to humiliate. He shares how to avoid firing off a text you will regret and introduces a new 24-minute pause using AI to help you respond wisely, not wildly. For people whose divorce has turned into a fight. You've been trying to be reasonable with someone who treats every concession as the opening for the next...

Your ex knows exactly how to get under your skin, and that is no accident. Corey explains why reacting in the moment can wreck your case and how a simple pause can save your time, money, and peace of mind. For people whose divorce has turned into a fight. You've been trying to be reasonable with someone who treats every concession as the opening for the next demand. Whether you're starting to fold...

This episode is about why reacting in the heat of the moment can backfire. Corey shares how a simple pause can keep you from making a mistake that hurts your case, your co-parenting, and your peace of mind. For people whose divorce has turned into a fight. You've been trying to be reasonable with someone who treats every concession as the opening for the next demand. Whether you're starting to fol...

Forget spouse against spouse. Corey makes the case for treating divorce like a family system, not a fight, and shows why you may need to lead even if your ex won’t. For people whose divorce has turned into a fight. You've been trying to be reasonable with someone who treats every concession as the opening for the next demand. Whether you're starting to fold or ready to torch the whole thing, this...

When tensions rise, Corey shares why sometimes the smartest move in divorce is doing nothing at all. For people whose divorce has turned into a fight. You've been trying to be reasonable with someone who treats every concession as the opening for the next demand. Whether you're starting to fold or ready to torch the whole thing, this show is a system for getting through it without losing your mind...

Most people want answers in divorce; Corey explains why better questions matter more. For people whose divorce has turned into a fight. You've been trying to be reasonable with someone who treats every concession as the opening for the next demand. Whether you're starting to fold or ready to torch the whole thing, this show is a system for getting through it without losing your mind. In a one-side...

What happens when both spouses want to divorce well, but emotions still threaten to derail the plan? For people whose divorce has turned into a fight. You've been trying to be reasonable with someone who treats every concession as the opening for the next demand. Whether you're starting to fold or ready to torch the whole thing, this show is a system for getting through it without losing your mind...

When both sides are in operator mode, Corey shows how to stop the spiral before it turns into all-out war. For people whose divorce has turned into a fight. You've been trying to be reasonable with someone who treats every concession as the opening for the next demand. Whether you're starting to fold or ready to torch the whole thing, this show is a system for getting through it without losing you...

Corey explains how to stay grounded when you want peace and your spouse chooses conflict.    For people whose divorce has turned into a fight. You've been trying to be reasonable with someone who treats every concession as the opening for the next demand. Whether you're starting to fold or ready to torch the whole thing, this show is a system for getting through it without losing your mind. In a o...

Most people don’t need more legal tactics; they need a better lens. In this powerful episode, Corey Shapiro challenges you to stop spinning in circles and start asking the one question that changes everything: What am I trading that isn’t equal? Because staying stuck isn’t neutral, it’s expensive. It drains your time, your peace, and your power. If you’re caught in indecision or obsession, this ep...

A high-profile lawyer doesn’t always mean high-quality results. In this final episode of our Divorce Attorney Styles series, Corey Shapiro explains what a “Top Dog” attorney really brings to the table, why reputation can be misleading, and how to protect your case — and your budget — from intimidation theater. Whether you’re facing off with a name-brand firm or just feeling outgunned, this episode...

If your ex’s attorney is loud, aggressive, or constantly stirring up drama, it’s easy to panic. Especially if your attorney is calm, measured, and quiet. You start wondering—am I losing? In this episode, divorce coach Corey Shapiro breaks down the third divorce attorney style: The Boxer . Not flashy. Not chaotic. But steady, strategic, and ready to strike—only when it counts. You’ll learn: What a...

If your divorce feels like a boxing match, you might be up against a brawler—someone who’s obsessed with one issue and won’t let go. In this episode, divorce coach and attorney Corey Shapiro unpacks the “brawler” attorney style: what it looks like, how it operates, and how to respond without getting knocked out. Brawlers aren’t random. They’re focused, strategic, and exhausting. But there’s a smar...

If every message from your ex or their attorney feels like an ambush, you’re not imagining it—you’re dealing with a swarmer. In this episode, I’ll show you how to spot the tactics that thrive on chaos and keep you stuck in reaction mode. You’ll learn how to stay steady, shut down the noise, and make strategic moves that actually move your case forward. I’m giving you four clear tools—and one mantr...

Sometimes it’s not just your ex—it’s their attorney. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the four types of divorce lawyers who fuel conflict instead of resolution—and how to stay steady when the other side plays dirty. If you’re months (or years) in and wondering, “Why is this still dragging on?”—this will help you get clear, get grounded, and start moving forward again. For people whose d...

Everyone worries about money. But what about the hours, months—even years—this could steal from your life? In this episode, I unpack the real cost of conflict: your time, your energy, your peace. I’ll share five ways I help clients protect their calendar and their sanity—including how to avoid pointless meetings, use a 24-hour pause to regain control, and stop letting divorce drama hijack your wee...

Divorce can drag on for years—and no one tells you how much it will take out of you. In this episode, I talk about why your energy is your most precious resource and how to protect it like a budget. I’ll share three simple tools I use with clients—movement, gratitude, and meditation—to help refill your tank and stop pouring yourself into every fire. This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about stayi...

Divorce is expensive, but it should not cost your financial future. In this episode, we break down three hidden traps that often drain money without you realizing it. You will learn how to spot billing abuse, understand the risks of attorney fee dynamics between spouses, and explore alternatives to open-ended hourly rates. If you are worried about how much this is costing or unsure if your legal t...

Divorce is expensive, but not just in dollars. Emotional spending is what drains people the fastest. In this episode, we look at the real cost of reactivity, the difference between fear-based and faith-based decisions, and how to cut your emotional output by half. This is how you stop fueling the conflict and start protecting your future. Welcome to Getting Divorced Without Losing Your Mind—the po...