I Couldn’t Help But Wonder: Divorce, Decoded

Lorraine Silverman Divorced Decoded Videos Albany NY AttorneyHosted by Lorraine R. Silverman, Esq.

Real questions. Smart answers. A divorce podcast with style, strategy, and heart.

About the Podcast

What if divorce didn’t feel so overwhelming, confusing, or lonely?

I Couldn’t Help But Wonder: Divorce, Decoded is a weekly podcast for anyone navigating divorce, separation, or family court — especially those with complex financial lives, high stakes, and a desire to do this with clarity, not chaos.

Hosted by Lorraine R. Silverman, a New York divorce and family law attorney known for her strategic advocacy and grounded presence, this show breaks down the most common (and most complicated) questions clients ask — in plain English, with just enough wit and wisdom to keep you coming back.

Whether you’re preparing to file, already in the thick of it, or picking up the pieces and figuring out what comes next, this podcast is your trusted companion through every stage of the process.

Divorce Decoded I Couldn't Help But Wonder Lorraine SilvermanStart with Season One

The Foundation: Understanding the Process and the People Involved

This season covers the emotional and legal landscape of divorce — from “What happens to the house?” to “How do I stop feeling like I failed?” It’s a must-listen for anyone at the starting line or stuck in decision paralysis.

Season One Highlights:

  • What happens to the marital home?
  • How does child support actually work in New York?
  • Who pays the legal fees — and how are they calculated?
  • Can I really survive this emotionally and financially?
  • What do I need to know before I file?
  • What does “winning” in divorce even look like?

Listen to Season One on YouTube.

Episode 1: What Happens to the House?

Episode 2: Love, Loss, and Legal Fees

Episode 3: The Alimony Anomaly

Episode 4: Custody in Couture: Who Gets the Kids and the Calendar?

Episode 5: He Makes Six Figures – Do I Still Need a Job?

Episode 6: Hidden Bank Accounts and Emotional Receipts

Episode 7: Dividing the Dream: When One Spouse Owns a Business

Episode 8: The Great Prenup Panic

Episode 9: Do You Take This Debt…Forever?

Episode 10: Stay-At-Home, Now What?

Episode 11: Dating During Divorce: Risky Business or Emotional Necessity?

Episode 12: I Signed What?!

Then, Dive Into Season Two (Coming Soon)

The Next Chapter: Life After the Papers Are Signed

Season Two is about moving forward. We explore career reinvention, custody modifications, new relationships, urgent court filings, and the hard financial questions like: “Can I even afford to leave right now?”

It’s designed for people who are past the tipping point — but still have big, real decisions ahead.

Season Two Episodes Include:

  • Custody, Decoded: What Happens When You’re Not Married?
  • Child Support 101: Filing Without the Drama
  • The Courage to File: Navigating Orders of Protection
  • Dating Smarter This Time Around
  • Selling the House, Saving Your Sanity
  • Dignity in the Courtroom
  • Can I Really Afford to Leave? Divorce in an Uncertain Economy

Listen to Season Two on YouTube and get the confidence to move forward — legally, emotionally, and financially.

Episode 1: Custody, Decoded: What Happens When You’re Not Married?

Episode 2: Child Support 101: Filing Without the Drama

Episode 3: I Thought We Were Done: What It Means to Modify a Court Order

Episode 4: The Courage to File: Navigating Orders of Protection in Family Court

Episode 5: Career Interrupted: Rebuilding After Staying Home

Episode 6: Dating Smarter This Time Around

Episode 7: Selling the House, Saving Your Sanity

Episode 8: When We Weren’t Married…But It Felt Like We Were

Episode 9: Emergency, Explained: When You Need Family Court Fast

Episode 10: What the Court Doesn’t Want to See

Episode 11: Dignity in the Courtroom

Episode 12: Can I Really Afford to Leave? Divorce in an Uncertain Economy

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If something you heard made you pause, rethink, or realize you need support, the attorneys at Copps DiPaola Silverman, PLLC are here to help. We serve clients across New York with thoughtful, high-level divorce and family law counsel — and we meet you where you are.

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