Episode 44 walks through high-profile splits, unexpected court moves, and blunt advice for anyone dealing with family law trouble. The hosts open with the breakup of Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott, then move to a judge ordering Sia and her estranged husband to sit down for mediation over custody. Audience questions drive the middle of the episode, including how child support and maintenance numbers get set, what a Rule to Show Cause means when someone ignores a court order, and how sudden income deficit behaviour shows up in support disputes. The hosts also run through the nine worst things people say to someone going through a divorce, with clear reasons these comments cause harm and what to say instead. The episode closes with quick reminders for listeners who want reliable steps as they move through their own cases.

Timestamps:

01:09 Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Divorce

05:41 Judge Orders Sia & Estranged Husband to Mediate Child-Custody Issues

08:31 Audience Question 1: Child Support and Maintenance Numbers

12:43 Audience Question 2: Rule to Show Cause and Contempt Ruling

15:06 Audience Question 3: Sudden Income Deficit Syndrome

18:39 The 9 Worst Things to Say to Someone Getting Divorced

24:35 Show Reminders

Episode Links:

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Finalize Divorce - https://bit.ly/4iBhNuj

Judge Orders Sia & Estranged Husband to Mediate Child-Custody Issues - https://bit.ly/3MfrfHD 

Things to Say to Someone Getting Divorced | TIME -https://bit.ly/48vYvCa 

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As always, state law varies. This is not legal advice. Consult with a skilled divorce lawyer in your area for information about your specific situation.