234: Fair Is Not The Goal In Divorce And Here Is Why with Guest Jason Wright

Send us Fan Mail “Fair” feels like the only word that makes sense after betrayal, but it can also be the word that keeps you stuck the longest. I’m joined by Jason Wright, a divorce attorney in Austin, Texas, to talk honestly about what family court does and does not care about and how to make decisions when your heart and your brain are moving at two different speeds. We unpack the biggest mindset shift: divorce court is not built to deliver emotional justice. Jason explains why he calls “fair” the F-word in family law, and how staying in that fairness loop can drain your energy, your finances, and your ability to co-parent. We break divorce down into two “buckets” kids and money and walk through Texas-specific language like conservatorship, possession, and child support. You’ll also hear why the status quo in your household matters so much, why 50-50 parenting time is not automatically presumed in Texas, and what can happen when a teenager refuses to follow a court order. Then we get practical about money and survival: Texas child support guidelines, the concept of spousal maintenance, and why fighting over “principles” can quietly hand your resources to legal fees instead of your family’s future. Jason shares what to look for when hiring a divorce lawyer, why a real paid consultation is often worth it, and why you should be cautious of any attorney who only tells you what you want to hear. If this helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review so more people can find support while navigating divorce after infidelity and high-conflict co-parenting. Please follow me on instagram and facebook @happilyevenaftercoach and if you want to see what coaching is all about I offer a free 30 min. clarity call via zoom. Email me: [hello@lifecoachjen.com](mailto:hello@lifecoachjen.com) for any comments or questions. Thanks for listening, please like and review as well as share with your family and friends. My website is www.lifecoachjen.com take the Free Quiz to find out how- How healed you are?