Yep, we said it - the legal system is not fair or your friend! In this episode, Grown Girl Divorce podcast host, Kimberly A. Cook, Esq. confronts the hard truths that the legal system is not built to be fair and it's definitely not your friend. If you're considering divorce, or going through one, it's important to understand how the court system actually works, and not how you wish it would.

Kimberly breaks down why fairness isn’t a legal standard, how relying on the court for validation is unrealistic, and what it really means to be strategic in a system that wasn’t designed with you in mind. Kimberly also gives you reminders on how to stay prepared and grounded despite the legal system not being fair or your friend!

This episode isn’t about fear but about freedom. The kind that comes from clarity, composure, and knowing how to move through a system without letting it break you.

Listen in and learn:

• Why the court focuses on facts, not feelings

• How to avoid the trap of “fighting for fairness”

• What to prioritize in your legal strategy, and

• How to protect your peace with a key mantra

Whether you're early in your divorce process or deep in the trenches, this episode will help you reset your expectations and reclaim your power in the process that is not fair or your friend.

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The Grown Girl Divorce podcast is a space of relatability for Black women considering and going through a divorce. These are girlfriend conversations to educate and empower you through the process. Our host, Kimberly A. Cook, Esq., is a highly acclaimed divorce attorney and mediator breaking down divorce misinformation, dismantling stereotypes on Black families, and shining the light on the importance of diverse representation in family law. Grown Girl Divorce podcast guests are primarily women of color providing expert information or personal stories as a way to give voice to and support Black women going through divorce.

Connect with us:

Website: www.growngirldivorce.com

Instagram: @growngirldivorce

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/grown-girl-divorce

To learn more about the podcast host:

Website: https://sdflaw.com/team/detail/kimberly-a-cook

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyjohnsoncook