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Where to Get Reliable Divorce Advice (And What to Ignore)

by | Jan 16, 2026 | Child Safety, Co-Parenting, Colorado Family Law, Divorce, Family, Family Law, Mediation | 0 comments

Stop Getting Divorce Advice From TV, Social Media, and Well-Meaning Friends

January is peak divorce misinformation season.

People Google. They scroll. They join Facebook groups. They ask friends what they did. Unfortunately, much of that divorce advice is inaccurate and sometimes damaging.

Divorce is too important to crowdsource.

1. Why TV and movies get divorce wrong

Pop culture teaches us that divorce looks like:

  • Explosive courtroom scenes.
  • One “winner” and one “loser.”
  • Sudden financial windfalls or total ruin.

Think: Marriage Story, Kramer vs. Kramer, or dramatic TV divorces in shows like Succession or Big Little Lies.

Real divorce- especially for functional adults- is far less dramatic and far more practical.

Did you know divorces never see a judge?

2. The problem with social media advice

Facebook groups and Reddit threads often amplify:

  • Worst-case scenarios.
  • High-conflict voices.
  • Anecdotes presented as a universal truth.

What worked for someone else, especially in another state or situation, may be irrelevant or harmful for you.

3. Friends and family mean well (but aren’t neutral)

Loved ones bring:

  • Emotional bias.
  • Outdated information.
  • Their own unresolved experiences.

They may want to protect you, but they aren’t trained to guide you.

4. What actually helps: qualified professionals

Reliable divorce guidance comes from people who:

  • Understand Colorado law.
  • Work with divorce cases daily.
  • Are neutral and reality-based.

That includes:

  • Mediators.
  • Divorce coaches.
  • CDFAs.
  • Divorce-trained real estate agents and mortgage professionals.

👉Meet our collaborative team here.

5. Coaching before conflict

If you’re worried about asking for a divorce or how your spouse will react, coaching can be invaluable. A divorce coach helps you:

  • Plan conversations.
  • Set boundaries.
  • Reduce escalation.
  • Stay grounded and safe.

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6. Replace opinions with tools

Instead of advice, use data.
Instead of fear, use structure.

That’s why we built the Divorce Cost Calculator, to give you a reality check without drama.

Final Thoughts

Divorce isn’t entertainment. It’s your life, your finances, and your family’s future.

Choose guidance that’s grounded, qualified, and calm.

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