Mind Your P's and Q's

About Mind Your P's and Q's

Attorney Abbie Godles shares helpful information and practical tips on navigating Arizona divorce and custody, offering insight on out-of-court solutions and litigation. New episodes release odd Wednesdays at 10 am on all your favorite platforms. mymm.substack.com (https://mymm.substack.com/s/podcast?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Abbie Godles

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jul 2022

Latest episode

17 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

85 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Dec 2025

   Ep. 83 - Why “Fair” Beats “Victory” Every Time

   When your marriage is ending, your gut says “I want to win.” But here’s the truth: chasing victory in family court will cost you tens of thousands of dollars, years of your life, and your kids’ peace of mind—all to get roughly the same outcome you could’ve reached in mediation. In this episode, I’m breaking down why “fair” isn’t about being nice to your ex—it’s about saving your money, your sanity, and your future. Fair doesn’t feel as good as winning, but it’s the only thing that actually works. -- Newsletter: https://mymm.substack.com/ (https://mymm.substack.com/) Website: www.modernlegalsolutions.com (http://www.modernlegalsolutions.com/) Instagram: @modernlegalsolutions (https://www.instagram.com/modernlegalsolutions/) Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindyourmannersmediation/ (http://www.facebook.com/mindyourmannersmediation/) LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/mind-your-manners-mediation (http://www.linkedin.com/company/mind-your-manners-mediation) -- Credits Intro and Outro Music: “Motivational Day” (https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-motivational-day-112790/) by AudioCoffee (https://pixabay.com/users/audiocoffee-27005420/), available under the Pixabay License (http://pixabay.com/service/terms/) Recording and Editing Software: Audacity® software is copyright © 1999-2021 Audacity Team. The name Audacity® is a registered trademark. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mymm.substack.com (https://mymm.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   3 Dec 2025

   Ep. 82 - The Cost of Being Right

   When you’ve been wronged, you want vindication—you want someone to declare you were right and they were wrong. But being right in family law is expensive as hell: it costs you tens of thousands of dollars, years of your life, damage to your kids and your co-parenting relationship, and your ability to move forward. In this episode, I’m breaking down what “being right” behavior actually looks like (relitigating the past, fighting on principle, proving who’s the better parent), what it really costs in money and sanity, and when standing your ground actually matters versus when you’re just setting money on fire to feed your ego -- Newsletter: https://mymm.substack.com/ (https://mymm.substack.com/) Website: www.modernlegalsolutions.com (http://www.modernlegalsolutions.com/) Instagram: @modernlegalsolutions (https://www.instagram.com/modernlegalsolutions/) Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindyourmannersmediation/ (http://www.facebook.com/mindyourmannersmediation/) LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/mind-your-manners-mediation (http://www.linkedin.com/company/mind-your-manners-mediation) -- Credits Intro and Outro Music: “Motivational Day” (https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-motivational-day-112790/) by AudioCoffee (https://pixabay.com/users/audiocoffee-27005420/), available under the Pixabay License (http://pixabay.com/service/terms/) Recording and Editing Software: Audacity® software is copyright © 1999-2021 Audacity Team. The name Audacity® is a registered trademark. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mymm.substack.com (https://mymm.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   19 Nov 2025

   Ep. 81 - Mediation Requires Equal Participation

   In the last episode, we talked about why you’re not a “we” anymore—today, we’re building on that with a hard truth: mediation requires equal participation from both people, and if one person won’t engage, mediation fails. I’m breaking down what equal participation actually means, the red flags that tell me someone’s not really committed (no-shows, incomplete homework, one person dragging a resistant partner along), and why I won’t chase you or let one person carry the entire process. This isn’t me being harsh—this is just how mediation works, and I’d rather be honest upfront than take your money knowing it won’t succeed. -- Newsletter: https://mymm.substack.com/ (https://mymm.substack.com/) Website: www.modernlegalsolutions.com (http://www.modernlegalsolutions.com/) Instagram: @modernlegalsolutions (https://www.instagram.com/modernlegalsolutions/) Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindyourmannersmediation/ (http://www.facebook.com/mindyourmannersmediation/) LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/mind-your-manners-mediation (http://www.linkedin.com/company/mind-your-manners-mediation) -- Credits Intro and Outro Music: “Motivational Day” (https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-motivational-day-112790/) by AudioCoffee (https://pixabay.com/users/audiocoffee-27005420/), available under the Pixabay License (http://pixabay.com/service/terms/) Recording and Editing Software: Audacity® software is copyright © 1999-2021 Audacity Team. The name Audacity® is a registered trademark. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mymm.substack.com (https://mymm.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

1.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

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Quality

90

Social presence

100

YouTube

0

Engagement

27

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