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August 7, 2025 54 mins

Former judge and veteran divorce attorney Michele Locke pulls back the curtain on the world of family law. From messy divorces to high-stakes custody battles and domestic violence cases, Michele brings her courtroom experience to the mic—sharing personal stories, legal insights, and real-world advice along with victim advocate and Executive Producer, Jake Deptula. Whether you’re facing family court or just curious about how it all works, this episode delivers a powerful, no-nonsense introduction to the emotional and legal terrain of family law.

**DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. 

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Credits

lovelustlaw is hosted by Michele Locke

Jake Deptula is Executive Producer

Haley Gray is Producer, Writer, & Researcher

Jared Landis is Sound Editor & Mixer 

 Want to reach out to me? You can. You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to?

Well you can on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/

Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margot for that. :)

Links

Michele Locke

https://www.michelelocke.com/

https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/

Jake Deptula

www.instagram.com/jaked3000

lovelustfear

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283

https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec

https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/

Strictly Stalking

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strictly-stalking/id1494237083

https://open.spotify.com/show/5dw1NJIObaOsj0o7JdruVQ

https://www.instagram.com/strictlystalkingpod/

Haley Gray | Producer & Researcher

https://www.instagram.com/HaleyGrayResearch

www.HaleyGrayResearch.com 

National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)

Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

Text: START to 88788 

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline

https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/

topics | #FamilyLaw #DivorceAttorney #MicheleLocke #CourtroomInsights #LegalAdvice #FamilyCourt #LegalPodcast #TrueCourtStories #BehindTheBench #LawUnfiltered #NoNonsenseLaw #RealTalkLaw #DivorceSupport #CustodyBattles #MessyDivorces #ChildCustody #DivorceDrama #FamilyLawMatters #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SurvivingFamilyCourt #EmotionalJustice #CourtroomRealities #FamilyLawTruth

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