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The 4 Divorce Truths No One Tells You (Until It's Too Late!) with Attorney Morghan Richardson on Divorce & Beyond #380


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Susan Guthrie welcomes family law powerhouse Morghan Richardson for a conversation that reveals essential truths about divorce that no one warns you about, but everyone needs to know. Walk into your divorce with eyes wide open and your strategy locked in.

With years of experience navigating high-net-worth divorces in New York, Morghan shares the top four shockers that catch divorcing clients off guard, truths that will save you time, energy, and heartbreak if you hear them early enough. 

From the myth of fairness in financial division to the reality of parenting dynamics post-separation, this episode is your behind-the-scenes look at what really happens in divorce court and why setting expectations early could be the best legal strategy of all.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

  • Why divorce courts don’t reward you for your sacrifices during marriage
  • The real reason "bad behavior" doesn’t equal legal consequences
  • Custody decisions: how they are made and why they might not reflect past parenting roles
  • What feels fair in asset division isn’t always what the law says is fair  
  • Why hiring a “shark attorney” might cost you more than it’s worth
  • More About Our Special Guest, Morghan Richardson: Morghan Richardson is a partner and co-chair of the Matrimonial & Family Law Practice at Tarter Krinsky & Drogin in New York. A skilled litigator, mediator, and consultant, Morghan is known for her holistic approach to family law, representing high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, and award-winning innovators with compassion and confidentiality.

    She handles complex divorce, custody matters, alimony, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and collaborative and LGBT family law cases. A seasoned professional, Morghan draws on her past commercial litigation experience to help clients navigate high-stakes family disputes.

    Morghan is an Executive Board member of the Women in Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and teaches at Pace Law School. She also shares her insights as a content creator, blogger at The Divorce Artist, and contributor to The Huffington Post and Good Men’s Project, working to destigmatize divorce and support people through every stage of the process.

    Websites: https://www.tarterkrinsky.com/morghan-richardson, https://www.morghanrichardson.com/

    Social Media: 

    https://www.instagram.com/morghanrichardson

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