For Better, Worse, or Divorce

About For Better, Worse, or Divorce

For Better, Worse, or Divorce is a podcast where we discuss all matters relating to family law. When it comes to family law litigation, your hosts Brian Walters and Jake Gilbreath of Walters Gilbreath, PLLC have a reputation of being fierce and effective. Walters Gilbreath, PLLC represents clients in cases involving a broad range of issues, including high net-worth property litigation, business valuation issues, parental alienation, jury trials, complex property division, and contested custody and possession. For years, our award-winning attorneys have been advocating for the rights of families and we started this podcast to share some tips and insights with our listeners. This podcast does not provide legal advice and because every family and situation are different, you should contact our team of attorneys if you have specific legal questions.If you have suggestions on topics you would like us to cover, or if you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email us at podcast@waltersgilbreath.com.

Publisher

Walters Gilbreath, PLLC

Category

business · education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Apr 2020

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

12 of 143 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Episode #140: High-Net-Worth Divorces with Jacqueline Newman (WSJ Series)

   NYC divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman and host Jake Gilbreath explore the unique complexities of high-net-worth divorces, covering lifestyle budgets, negotiations, and prenup validity.

2. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Episode #139: Financial Infidelity and When Money Secrets End Marriages (WSJ Series)

   In this episode, Brian Walters and Jake Gilbreath kick off a new series breaking down the Wall Street Journal's "Cost of Divorce" investigative series, starting with financial infidelity. Brian and Jake discuss what financial infidelity actually looks like, how common it really is, and what role it plays in divorces they see every day. They also break down how Texas family law treats hidden assets and debt under community property rules, what discovery tools can uncover, and the warning signs...

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   5 Aug 2026

   Episode #138: Discussing Texas Supreme Court Case Gopalan v. Marsh

   Jake Gilbreath sits down with one of the firm's Of Counsel Jessica Davis to break down Gopalan v. Marsh, the Texas Supreme Court's recent ruling on what "primary residence" really means and why it matters for custody orders across the state. If you are interested in speaking to someone at the firm about your family law matter, visit us at www.waltersgilbreath.com or email us at podcast@waltersgilbreath.com.

Inside a recent episode

Episode #135: Opposing Counsel, Not Opposing Enemies

Published 6 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] But I try to sort of approach all cases, just assuming that we're going to have a good relationship. And I tell my clients, it's like, that doesn't mean that we're agreeing on things, right? Y'all are going through a divorce. By definition, you probably don't see the world the same way. If you did, you probably wouldn't be going through a divorce or be having a child custody dispute or what have you. But just because we're going through a divorce doesn't mean that the lawyers need to be making it more difficult, right? Because lawyers can very much make things more difficult than they need to be, which then makes it more expensive than it needs to be. […]

Who has been a guest on For Better, Worse, or Divorce

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jacqueline Newman
• Hubert Johnson
• Elisabeth
• Melissa Hammerle
• Raya Jackson

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

143,692

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

67 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

27 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

82

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