Behind the Legal Curtain: What Divorce Lawyers Really Deal With

Welcome to the Divorce Diaries

If you thought your last breakup was messy, wait until you hear what happens when lawyers get involved. On this week’s episode of Every Day’s a Train Wreck, we’re diving headfirst into the divorce volcano with legendary family law attorney Don Schweitzer – and yes, it erupts with chaos, courtroom drama, and the occasional $9 Etsy spell.

Inside the Legal Circus: What You’ll Hear in Episode 32

From fabricated domestic violence claims to celebrity meltdowns that would make a Real Housewife blush, Don has seen it all. And he’s not just spilling the tea – he’s pouring it straight into your AirPods.

Here’s what’s packed into this wildly insightful (and slightly unhinged) episode:

• 🧨 Client freak-offs that feel more Jerry Springer than Judge Judy
• 🧠 The real reason lawyers track their time – and why you should too if you're tired of bleeding money
• 💸 Billing with bite: why undercharging is the quickest route to burnout
• 🔮 A brief but unforgettable detour into spell-casting (because what’s a legal podcast without a little Etsy witchcraft?)

Why You Should Be Tracking Your Time – Even If You’re Not a Lawyer

Marley gets brutally honest about her own money leaks, realizing the unsexy truth: time-tracking isn’t just for billable hours – it’s for anyone who’s tired of working for free. If you’ve ever said “I’ll just do it real quick,” you’ve probably also said, “Where did all my time go?”

Spoiler: the lawyers were right.

Billing, Boundaries & Breakups: The Real MVPs of Sanity

Don doesn’t just dish courtroom horror stories – he also breaks down why lawyers charge like they do and why more of us should stop apologizing for our rates. Whether you’re a coach, creator, consultant, or chaos manager, this is your reminder that boundaries are hot, and so is making money.

Yes, There’s an Alan Jackson Mention – and a Spell

Because no episode of Every Day’s a Train Wreck would be complete without at least one curveball, you’ll also get a story involving country star Alan Jackson and an actual $9 Etsy spell. We can’t explain how it fits – but trust us, it does.

The Takeaway: Divorce Isn’t Just Legal – It’s Personal

Whether you’re divorcing your ex, your time-wasting habits, or your outdated beliefs about money, this episode proves one thing: every train wreck has a legal brief – and a silver lining.

🎧 Listen to Episode 32 Now

“Lawyers, Lies & Lunacy: The Divorce Diaries with Don Schweitzer” is streaming wherever you get your podcasts.
Hit play. Take notes. Maybe call your lawyer. Or your therapist. It’s that kind of episode.

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