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Mr Myth v Mrs Truth 

10 Myths That Make Divorce Harder And The Truth That Makes It Easier 

In this solo episode, host Paulette Watson, divorce lawyer and founder of Your Divorce, Your Journey, breaks down 10 myths people carry into divorce, myths that create fear, confusion, and unrealistic expectations. 

Inspired by a recent client who believed she’d automatically keep the house because she’d paid the mortgage for fourteen years, Paulette explains why so many people are shocked when they learn how the law actually works. 

This episode clears the fog, calms the panic, and gives listeners the grounded truth they need to move forward with clarity. 

• What You’ll Learn in This Episode 
• Why courts don’t punish bad behaviour Why 50/50 isn’t a rule.
•  Why leaving the family home doesn’t mean losing your rights.
•  Why no‑fault divorce means nobody can block the process.
•  Why sorting finances “later” is risky.
•  Why courts don’t favour mothers.
•  Why lawyers don’t want you to fight.
•  Why earning more doesn’t mean giving more.
•  Why pensions matter more than people think.
•  Why private agreements still need a court order 

Key Takeaway 

Divorce is hard enough without carrying stories that were never true. These ten myths create fear, conflict, and false expectations, but once you understand the truth, everything becomes clearer, calmer, and more manageable.

 About Your Host

 Paulette Watson is a qualified, SRA‑regulated family lawyer specialising in financial matters after separation and divorce. She brings years of experience, warmth, and clarity to every episode of Your Divorce, Your Journey. 

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Your Emotional Truth Matters

About the Host
Paulette Watson is regulated by the SRA and currently practices as a Family Solicitor, specialising in Divorce & Financial Remedy.

Episode Summary
This episode introduces a space for people to talk about the emotional side of divorce the fear, confusion, pain, and identity shifts the court never heard. Paulette Watson, an SRA-regulated family solicitor, explains why so many feel unseen in the legal process and why their lived experience deserves to be spoken aloud.

What You’ll Get
* A place for the parts of divorce that were ignored
* Real stories from real people
* Emotional truth, not legal paperwork
* Space to talk about what divorce felt like

To share your story email:  Paulette@yourdivorceyourjourney.co.uk

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