Divorce Litigation Explained: What REALLY Happens in Court

Most divorces settle outside of court… but some relationships become too high-conflict for mediation to work. In this episode of the Divorced Girl Smiling podcast, divorce attorney Lou Alupus explains exactly how divorce litigation works, who should consider it, and what to expect during the legal process. We discuss: Divorce litigation vs mediation Child custody battles High-conflict divorces Addiction and divorce cases Temporary court orders Discovery & depositions Divorce trials explained Settlement negotiations Co-parenting challenges during litigation What happens before divorce court If you’re facing a difficult divorce, custody dispute, or dealing with an unreasonable spouse, this episode offers valuable insight into how the court process really works and when litigation may be necessary. 00:00 Introduction 02:15 What Is Divorce Litigation? 05:42 Who Needs Litigation? 10:11 Custody Battles Explained 14:28 Addiction & Divorce Cases 19:10 Why Mediation Sometimes Fails 25:40 The Discovery Process 31:22 Depositions & Court Stress 37:50 Temporary Orders Explained 44:10 Can Divorce Cases Still Settle? 50:18 Final Advice From a Divorce Lawyer Featuring host Jackie Pilossoph and attorney Lou Alupus. #Divorce #DivorceLitigation #CustodyBattle #DivorceCourt #CoParenting #HighConflictDivorce #DivorceAdvice #Mediation #FamilyLaw #DivorcePodcast