The Ugly Truth of Divorce
Samantha Boss
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The Ugly Truth of Divorce is for parents navigating custody, conflict, and co-parenting with someone who makes everything harder than it needs to be.
Hosted by Samantha Boss — divorce coach, parenting plan expert, and someone who’s lived through a high-conflict divorce — this podcast breaks down what actually matters: the mistakes parents don’t realize they’re making, the parenting plans that fail families long-term, and the decisions you only get one chance to get right.
These are short, straight-to-the-point episodes focused on high-conflict divorce, court-ready parenting plans, and protecting your kids, your peace, and your future.
No sugarcoating. No legal jargon.
Just clarity—so you can know better, decide smarter, and move forward with confidence.
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37: On the Stand: How to Handle Court When You're Dealing with a High-Conflict Ex
Hundreds of hearings later, I can spot the parent who's about to lose custody the second they walk into the courtroom.It's not the one with the worst story. It's not the one with the worst ex. It's…
36: Stop Calling Them High Conflict, Start Proving It
You stood up. You said "my ex is a narcissist." And every person in that courtroom over the age of 40 silently rolled their damn eyes at you.Welcome to the dumbest move in custody court. Yet half of…
35: What to Do When Your Ex Refuses to Respond (And You’re Stuck Waiting)
Your ex read it. Four days ago. They're not answering. And you're still waiting.That's the part that should piss you off. Not their silence. Yours. You're the one rewriting the same message for the…
34: “Keep It Loosey Goosey”? Why That Advice Will Ruin Your Parenting Plan
Your lawyer isn't protecting your ass. They're protecting their next damn retainer.A client just emailed me telling me her attorney said to keep her parenting plan "loosey goosey." That was the…
33: Why You Should NOT Do Joint Birthday Parties in Your Parenting Plan
The joint birthday party isn't for your kid. It's for the photo.Sit with that. Because that's the brutal truth nobody is willing to say out loud. You're not throwing it because your child needs it.…
32: Why You Should NEVER Ask Your Kids to Choose in a Parenting Plan
Stop fucking asking your kids what they want in the parenting plan. There. I said it. We're talking about why this "loving" little question is actually one of the most damaging things you can do to…
31: Why You Should Never Use a Court’s Parenting Plan Template (Do This Instead)
Court parenting plan templates are a f*cking scam.These things get handed out like candy by overworked judges and lazy attorneys, and you're expected to live by them for the next 18 years of your…
30: 10 Signs You Hired the Wrong Divorce Attorney for Your Custody Case
Let me cut the shit. If you're reading this with a knot in your stomach because you already know your attorney is dogshit, congratulations, your gut is smarter than your wallet. I'm here to confirm…
29: The Financial Scars of High-Conflict Divorce
Okay, let's just rip the bandaid off. I spent an absolute ass load of money on my divorce, and at 47 years old, I'm still working through the damage from financial decisions I made in my early…
28: 5 Things I Realized After 18 Years of Co-Parenting
Listen. If you're in custody hell right now, this episode is either gonna piss you off or save your life. Probably both.I spent 18 years in high-conflict co-parenting. $100K+ in legal fees. 300+…
27: Are You “Controlling” for Bringing Your Own Parenting Plan?
Your attorney just told you that bringing a prepared parenting plan to mediation makes you "controlling." And you believed them. That's the problem right there.I'm a former mediator. I've been doing…
26: 4th of July Custody Schedule Mistakes in Parenting Plans
4th of July sounds fun until you're divorced. Then it's a shit show.I've read your parenting plans. I've seen what Larry the Lawyer put in there. One sentence. Sometimes not even a good one. "4th of…
25: Your Vacation Clause Is a Dumpster Fire and Nobody Told You
If you have never tried to use your vacation clause yet just wait because that shit is about to show you exactly how screwed you really are.In this episode I am breaking down four vacation clauses…
24: Stop Sitting There and Taking It: What to Actually Do in Mediation
Your ex is about to call you a liar, a cheat, and an unfit parent in front of a mediator who isn't going to do a damn thing about it.And if you walk in unprepared, you will sit there for hours…
23: No Summer Plan Means Your Ex Wins. Every. Damn. Time.
Your ex is already planning to ruin your summer. Is your parenting plan ready?I'm not being dramatic. Summer break is the number one gap I see in parenting plans and it blows up every single year…
22: Nesting: The Divorce Trend That Sounds Sweet but Stings Like Hell
You're sleeping down the hall from the person who drained your bank account, put cameras in the living room, and told your kids god knows what, and your attorney is calling it a strategy.That's…
21: 6 Biggest Mistakes When Hiring a Divorce Attorney for a Custody Case
You are out here letting a Facebook comment section pick the person who is supposed to fight for your kids and you do not even see the problem with that.This episode is one I needed to make because…
20: Do NOT Put Cell Phones in Your Parenting Plan. Here's Why.
Real quick before we get into it. If your ex's name is anywhere near your kid's phone plan, fix that today. I'll wait.Okay. Now that we've handled that, let's talk about why I stopped putting cell…
19: The $7,000 Hand Slap: What Actually Happens When You File Contempt
Your ex has been wiping their ass with your parenting plan for six months and the court just handed them more toilet paper.And everyone in that courtroom acted like that was completely normal.I am…
18: "Open Communication" Is the Nicest Way to Say You Have No Protection
Your ex didn't become unhinged overnight. Your parenting plan just finally gave them the tools to show you.If you have the words "open communication" sitting in your parenting plan with absolutely…
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The Ugly Truth of Divorce has published 38 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Courses, Education.
The Ugly Truth of Divorce is currently highly active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 18m.
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