Lawfully Ever After
In this podcast, Julie Potts, Esq covers a wide range of family law topics including tips and opinions for navigating legal matters in divorce, custody and support; as well as candid conversations to help listeners get through the other side of one of the toughest times of their lives. Julie is a family law attorney located in Chester County, Pennsylvania and you can also find her @LawyerJulie on TikTok. Please remember nothing in this podcast should be considered legal advice, and you should always consult with your own attorney if you have questions about your specific situation.
Episodes
17 episodes
Control, Communication, and the Grass Isn't Always Greener
In this episode of Lawfully Ever After, Julie Potts, Esq. dives into emotionally charged scenarios pulled from Reddit that mirror the challenges of modern relationships and divorce. From the rise of "gray divorces" to navi...
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38:16
Trials and Tribulations: Understanding Custody Cases and Courtroom Prep
In this educational episode, Julie and Emily pull back the curtain on the complexities of custody cases, focusing on how trials are scheduled, prepared, and ultimately decided. Julie shares her real-world experience managing a high-stakes case,...
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26:28
Julie's Fired Up: Let's End the "Scorched Earth" Approach to Custody
In this episode, we dive into the common pitfalls of custody battles and how taking a "scorched earth" approach often backfires. Julie Potts, Esq. shares real-life examples of cases where focusing on the negative failed and how shi...
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24:05
Splitting Holidays: How to Navigate Traditions After Divorce
In this episode, we tackle the often tricky subject of holidays post-divorce, with practical advice just in time for the holiday season. From Halloween to Christmas, Julie Potts discusses the challenges of sharing holidays, the common mistakes ...
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19:46
Julie-isms: Philosophies and Catch-Phrases.
Ever wondered what it's like to have a consult with Julie? Chances are, you'd hear at least one or two of her most frequently used "Julie-isms". For example, you may already be familiar with "Get a job!", but I bet you haven't hear...
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31:47
Custody Scenarios #2: WWJD (What Would Julie Do?)
In this episode, we take real-life custody scenarios anonymously posted on the internet and get @LawyerJulie's overall thoughts, where the law comes in to play, and some ideas of how she might handle the situation. Please remember that J...
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31:30
Get a Job to Avoid Financial Abuse
In this episode, @LawyerJulie from TikTok talks about the importance of getting a job to avoid the very common problem of financial abuse in a marriage. Should you get a job if it reduces your spousal support/alimony? How do you afford a divorc...
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26:40
Britney Spears Through The Family Law Lens
Emily listened to the Britney Spears audiobook and couldn't wait to get Julie's take on her divorce and custody issues!In this episode we discuss:Generational trauma and the importance of breaking the cycleIf you fi...
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48:13
Random thoughts: Courts, Oaths, Water Bottles, and Pets
This short episode covers a few random topics:Are the courts reasonable?When is it considered perjury?What's the weirdest "asset" Julie saw clients fighting over?Can you go to pet custody court?<...
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8:52
Should you record your kids for evidence?
Today @LawyerJulie talks about something she sees all the time...parents recording their kids to get video "proof" of their kids not wanting to go to the other parent's house, or the kids complaining about the other parent in general. Is this a...
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19:04
Is your ex being dishonest about their income?
Julie Potts Esq (aka @LawyerJulie on TikTok) talks about a very common situation in divorce/custody issues: parties not reporting an increase in income to the other side. Julie discusses some options you have to get to the truth if you suspect ...
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15:03
Custody Scenarios: WWJD (What Would Julie Do?)
In this episode, we take real-life custody scenarios anonymously posted on the internet and get @LawyerJulie's overall thoughts, where the law comes in to play, and some ideas of how she might handle the situation. Please remember that J...
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38:20
Hate your coparent? Don't tell your kids!
One of Julie's biggest pet peeves is when one parent talks poorly about the other parent directly to, or in front of, their child. She covers alienation, triangulation, and some true story scenarios where the kids were deeply affected by ...
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16:22
Your Lawyer DOES NOT CARE About Your Affair
In this episode, Julie talks about why you should NOT feel uncomfortable or embarrassed sharing details about infidelity with your attorney, and how the Pennsylvania court views this situation in relation to your divorce, division of assets, al...
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18:49
It's the Kid's Time, Not Yours!
One of @LawyerJulie's most controversial TikToks is titled "It's the kid's time, not yours!" and the comment section proved that this is a very controversial topic when co-parenting. In this episode, Julie shares some common scenarios she sees ...
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