In this episode, we start with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s engagement and then move to French Montana’s reported engagement to a Dubai Princess. We break down how a billionaire’s son won a bid to seal his divorce records after affair claims and why sealing court cases is rare in Illinois. We take a closer look at dividing retirement assets in divorce, what a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) involves, and the challenges of valuing and splitting property. The discussion continues with modifying parenting arrangements, the risks of representing yourself in court, and the benefits of attorney-assisted mediation. We wrap up with a shift into dating, including GQ’s piece on why apps overlook men who are 5'11", and how online dating compares to real-life connections.

Timestamps:

01:00 Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift Engagement

11:00 French Montana engagement to Dubai Princess

13:51 Billionaire’s Son Wins Bid to Seal Divorce Case After Affair Claims

15:30 Sealing Court Records is Rare in Illinois

20:23 Dividing retirement assets in divorce cases

23:30 Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)

29:09 Division complexities and valuation

31:58 Modification of parenting

37:40 Self-represented and following the rules

40:41 Attorney assisted mediation

42:33 Mediation and legal advice

50:35 Dating Apps Are Leaving 5'11" Men Behind | GQ

54:00 Real Life vs. Online Dating

Episode Links:

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift engagement: https://bit.ly/4nxjhal

Flavor Flav Volunteers to Officiate Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Wedding: https://bit.ly/3K0n4OM

French Montana Engaged to Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra: https://bit.ly/4mWREHz

Son of Va. bowling billionaire Divorce Case: https://bit.ly/4m8wfdn

Dating Apps Are Leaving 5'11" Men Behind | GQ: https://bit.ly/4phSK2e

Handy Divorce Links:

Need a consultation for your Chicago area divorce? Click here https://go.stglaw.com/get-started-v2

For more information about STG Divorce Law, visit www.stglawfirm.com

For I Just Want This Done, our bestselling guide to divorce, check out https://a.co/d/1QL4rBh

To sign up for our free biweekly Illinois divorce webinar, go here - https://go.stglaw.com/webinar

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As always, state law varies. This is not legal advice. Consult with a skilled divorce lawyer in your area for information about your specific situation.

In this episode, we cover Denise Richards’ divorce drama, Tyreek Hill’s split, and an HGTV star planning a fourth marriage. We look at which US state has the highest divorce rate, the role of postnuptial agreements, and how divorce settlements work in Great Britain. We also talk about Hinge’s “No Ordinary Love” campaign, the Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau rumors, the frustration behind the phrase “I just want this done,” and what’s being shared in the high net worth divorce subreddit.

Timestamps:

00:02:00 Denise Richards' Divorce Drama

00:08:30 Tyreek Hill’s Divorce

00:13:44 HGTV Star's Fourth Marriage Plans

00:15:42 Which state in the US has an alarming divorce rate?

00:19:20 Postnuptial agreement

00:23:58 Divorce settlement in Great Britain

00:28:24 Hinge's no ordinary love campaign

00:32:19 Katie Perry and Justin Trudeau rumors

00:34:04 I Just Want This Done

00:35:17 High net worth divorce subreddit

Episode Links:

Denise Richards’ Divorce: http://bit.ly/45BKMJP

Tyreek ’s messy divorce: http://bit.ly/3HLhLBY

HGTV Star, 42, Might Be Thinking of Getting Married: http://bit.ly/45FikFw

Which state in USA has an alarming divorce rate?: http://bit.ly/471pfew

What a £230m divorce teaches us about post-nups: http://bit.ly/3Jifxe2

Hinge Wants to Get Gen-Z Dating: http://bit.ly/3JIwSwD

Katy Perry joins other stars who dated politicians: http://bit.ly/45J195Q

Handy Divorce Links:

Need a consultation for your Chicago area divorce? Click here https://go.stglaw.com/get-started-v2

For more information about STG Divorce Law, visit www.stglawfirm.com.

For I Just Want This Done, our bestselling guide to divorce, check out https://a.co/d/1QL4rBh

To sign up for our free biweekly Illinois divorce webinar, go here - https://go.stglaw.com/webinar

Want to join our free Illinois Divorce Support Network, our private Facebook group? Link is here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/628976674432197/?_rdr

And for social media, free educational content, podcast, and more, check out: https://linktr.ee/raifordpalmer

As always, state law varies. This is not legal advice. Consult with a skilled divorce lawyer in your area for information about your specific situation.

This episode takes listeners on a journey through celebrity news, legal insights, and the latest dating trends. It begins with the story of a finalized divorce after three years, followed by Tyrese Gibson’s child support case and coverage of a tragic local crime. The conversation then shifts to finance, with a Dave Ramsey-inspired discussion on debt and divorce, plus insights on prenups and reasons to marry.

The cost of divorce takes center stage as Raif and Rahul share their perspectives, before lightening the mood with Larry David’s hilarious destination wedding rules. The episode also uncovers The Tea App’s data breach scandal and explores modern romance with the "Pitching Your Friends" dating trend and Thursday dating groups.

A lively mix of legal advice, real-world stories, and dating culture—this episode offers something for everyone.

Timestamps:

0:30 Introduction

1:06 Upcoming

2:40 Finalized Divorce After 3 Years

5:20 Tyrese Gibson Child Support

7:44 Tragic Local Crime

12:12 Dave Ramsey | Debt Divorce Question

19:28 Prenups & Reasons to Marry

28:40 Raif on Cost of Divorce

36:20 Rahul on Cost of Divorce

39:30 Larry David's Destination Wedding Rules

42:00 The Tea App Data Breach Scandal

46:10 Dating Trend | Pitching Your Friends

48:30 Thursday Dating Groups

52:20 Outro

Links:

Ratajkowski & Bear-McClare Finalize Divorce: https://bit.ly/4llQiou

Tyrese Gibson Child Support: https://bit.ly/40VQ0x7

Dad executes daughter-in-law: https://bit.ly/3HtRdVI

Dallas Woman's Husband Has 1M in Debt: https://bit.ly/4m5urCB

Larry David Destination Wedding Rules: https://bit.ly/45lxAqY

Tea Dating App Legal Questions: https://bit.ly/46Kza8d

The Hack At Tea: https://bit.ly/47kDVp4

Pitching Your Friend: https://bit.ly/4mAkxZN

Handy Divorce Links:

Need a consultation for your Chicago area divorce? Click here https://go.stglaw.com/get-started-v2

For more information about STG Divorce Law, visit www.stglawfirm.com.

For I Just Want This Done, our bestselling guide to divorce, check out https://a.co/d/1QL4rBh

To sign up for our free biweekly Illinois divorce webinar, go here - https://go.stglaw.com/webinar

Want to join our free Illinois Divorce Support Network, our private Facebook group? Link is here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/628976674432197/?_rdr

And for social media, free educational content, podcast, and more, check out: https://linktr.ee/raifordpalmer

As always, state law varies. This is not legal advice. Consult with a skilled divorce lawyer in your area for information about your specific situation.

This episode covers everything from celebrity relationship scandals to the inside workings of divorce law. We unpack viral moments like Justin Bieber’s tattoo drama and Jeff Bezos’ post-launch stumble, and then take you into the real world of divorce strategy, discovery tools, and wild client stories. If you're into pop culture, legal breakdowns, or both, this episode delivers.

Timestamps:

04:50 Justin Bieber Tattoo Drama: Real Love or Damage Control?

10:09 Performative Love on Instagram: Who’s It Really For?

11:35 Jeff Bezos Faceplants After Space Launch Welcome Ceremony

15:15 Why Bezos’ Rocket Launch Looked Like a Movie Script

17:56 Tony Braxton’s Secret Wedding… and Immediate Divorce?

20:55 The Shortest Marriage Ever (17 Days!)

22:05 “Can I Return My Marriage?”: Client Stories That Stun

22:50 The Jar Lid Divorce: Gaslighting or Dealbreaker?

27:23 What Is Discovery in Divorce & Why It Matters

30:40 Tools for Divorce Discovery: Interrogatories & Subpoenas

33:37 Depositions, Requests to Admit & Legal Strategy

35:00 How to Push for Responses with Motions to Compel

40:45 Discovery Cutoff and Tips

41:08 Tips and Tricks for Case Advancement

41:27 Discovery Deposition Strategies

44:20 Tactics for Uncooperative Spouses

45:10 Forensic Specialists and Experts

Episode Links:

Justin Bieber’s Tattoo vs. Divorce Rumors: https://bit.ly/3H0D2Yb

Bezos’ Lameness Story https://bit.ly/4kZjbqf

Toni Braxton’s Secret Wedding and Near-Divorce: https://bit.ly/44VPtfC

The Jar Lid Divorce: When Petty Pranks End a Marriage: https://bit.ly/4ocpgT6

Handy Divorce Links:

Need a consultation for your Chicago area divorce? Click here https://go.stglaw.com/get-started-v2

For more information about STG Divorce Law, visit www.stglawfirm.com.

For I Just Want This Done, our bestselling guide to divorce, check out https://a.co/d/1QL4rBh

To sign up for our free biweekly Illinois divorce webinar, go here - https://go.stglaw.com/webinar

Want to join our free Illinois Divorce Support Network, our private Facebook group? Link is here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/628976674432197/?_rdr

And for social media, free educational content, podcast, and more, check out: https://linktr.ee/raifordpalmer

As always, state law varies. This is not legal advice. Consult with a skilled divorce lawyer in your area for information about your specific situation.

Shocking claim: Are husbands really abandoning sick wives more than vice versa? Dive into Gen Z's dating disasters, communication anxiety, and the micromance trend sweeping social media. We spill on Tyreek Hill's messy divorce, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's extravagant wedding plans, and Sydney Sweeney's rumored romance woes. Plus, explore AI's invading Tinder and what it spells for future relationships—from celeb scandals to legal pitfalls. Get the laughs, drama, and smart divorce tips you need to make sense of modern love gone wrong. Don't miss our take on evolving no-fault rules!

Timestamps:

01:53 Gen Z and Relationships

07:27 Anxiety of Communication

08:33 Husbands Abandoning Sick Wives

14:34 Legal Implications of Social Media

16:20 Celebrity Divorces: Steve Gutenberg

18:22 Sydney Sweeny's Love Life

20:10 Rumors and Drama

21:12 Tyreek Hill's Divorce

22:05 Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Wedding

25:36 Micro-mance Trend

28:01 AI Game on Tinder

31:04 Future of Divorce Laws

32:07 Pretrial Conference

Episode Links:

Fed Up With Situationships, Gen Z Is Ready to Commit: https://bit.ly/4635Edx

We May Overestimate How Many Husbands Leave Their Sick Wives: https://bit.ly/4kCgr1V

How To Protect Kids From Being In The Public Eye | HuffPost Life: https://bit.ly/46maFOz

Three Men and a Baby star Steve Guttenberg divorcing wife: https://bit.ly/44FIFTw

Sydney Sweeney & Jonathan Davino Update: https://bit.ly/40Mqfz0

Tyreek Hill was served with divorce papers: https://bit.ly/46zLisk

Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s lavish wedding plans: https://bit.ly/44GlOXE

“Micro-mance”: https://bit.ly/4eIbOli

The Problem Isn't Tinder’s New AI but the Dating Apps Themselves: https://bit.ly/4lnh4h2

The Future of No Fault Divorce Laws: https://bit.ly/3Ty4C1z

Handy Divorce Links:

Need a consultation for your Chicago area divorce? Click here https://go.stglaw.com/get-started-v2

For more information about STG Divorce Law, visit www.stglawfirm.com.

For I Just Want This Done, our bestselling guide to divorce, check out https://a.co/d/1QL4rBh

To sign up for our free biweekly Illinois divorce webinar, go here - https://go.stglaw.com/webinar

Want to join our free Illinois Divorce Support Network, our private Facebook group? Link is here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/628976674432197/?_rdr

And for social media, free educational content, podcast, and more, check out: https://linktr.ee/raifordpalmer

As always, state law varies. This is not legal advice. Consult with a skilled divorce lawyer in your area for information about your specific situation.

This episode covers a mix of celebrity stories, relationship dynamics, and real-life legal cases. We start with the latest on J Lo and Ben Affleck, followed by SIA’s divorce and what it reveals about privacy, control, and separation. We also take a look at a divorce case involving a spouse secretly watching through CCTV inside the house, and what the law says about eavesdropping and home surveillance.

Beyond the headlines, we talk about dating advice, the most common jobs linked to cheating, Disney-style dating expectations, and how to build real compatibility. We also touch on topics like phone addiction, paying on dates, physical intimacy, and being intentional in relationships.

To wrap up, we look at how inheritance is treated in divorce and the serious issue of coercive control and domestic violence.

Timestamps:

00:55 J Lo and Ben Affleck

03:04 Brazilian divorce

05:17 Spiritualism in Brazil

07:20 Most likely occupations for cheaters

09:30 Journalism and Social Media

10:18 Dating Advice and Disney Dating

12:12 Determining Compatibility

13:25 Physical Intimacy in Relationships

15:56 Being Intentional

17:30 Playing Hard to Get

17:35 Paying for Someone

20:20 The Lost Art of Dating

22:07 Sia's Divorce

24:04 Coercive Control and Domestic Violence

30:05 Divorce Case Involving a Spouse Watching Through CCTV Inside the House

35:54 Inheritance and Marital Assets

Episode Links:

JLo and Ben Affleck Settlement: https://bit.ly/4nqBebo

Lovesick Brazilians Turn to Sorcerers: https://bit.ly/3ZEYF6s

Which Jobs Are Most Likely to Cheat: https://bit.ly/4kTYahs

Old-School Dating Tips: https://bit.ly/3HL92zH

Sia Files for Divorce: https://bit.ly/45s1StQ

Handy Divorce Links:

Need a consultation for your Chicago area divorce? Click here https://go.stglaw.com/get-started-v2

For more information about STG Divorce Law, visit www.stglawfirm.com.

For I Just Want This Done, our bestselling guide to divorce, check out https://a.co/d/1QL4rBh

To sign up for our free biweekly Illinois divorce webinar, go here - https://go.stglaw.com/webinar

Want to join our free Illinois Divorce Support Network, our private Facebook group? Link is here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/628976674432197/?_rdr

And for social media, free educational content, podcast, and more, check out: https://linktr.ee/raifordpalmer

As always, state law varies. This is not legal advice. Consult with a skilled divorce lawyer in your area for information about your specific situation.

This week we talk about the latest buzz around Dua Lipa’s possible wedding and Jessica Alba’s divorce. We get into what happens in high asset breakups, why marriage rates are shifting for college-educated women, and Bill Gates’ sudden media appearances. We also explain how divorce arbitration works, when it might be better than going to court, and what to know about buying a house or signing a postnup during a split.

Timestamps:

01:28 Dua Lipa's Wedding Speculation

04:47 Jessica Alba's Divorce Update

07:27 Complexities of High Asset Divorce

08:55 Marriage Rates and Education

09:58 Challenges for College Educated Women

11:40 Bill Gates' Publicity Tour

15:25 Divorce Arbitrations Overview

16:32 Private Trial and Rules

17:20 Retired Judges as Arbitrators

17:52 History of Divorce Arbitration

19:00 Issues with Cook County Court

19:53 Advantages of Arbitration Over Court

21:46 Appeals in Binding Arbitration

23:18 Buying a House During Divorce

26:00 Postnuptial Agreement for Assets

27:40 Dividing Marital Debt

30:58 Post-decree Modifications of Support

Episode Links:

Dua Lipa’s Engagement: https://bit.ly/4kAWBV1

Marriage Gap for Women: https://bit.ly/43NILZN

Jessica Alba’s Ex: https://bit.ly/4mXeCyX

Bill Gates Reflects on Divorce: https://bit.ly/4e43Rqu

Handy Divorce Links:

Need a consultation for your Chicago area divorce? Click here https://go.stglaw.com/get-started-v2

For more information about STG Divorce Law, visit www.stglawfirm.com.

For I Just Want This Done, our bestselling guide to divorce, check out https://a.co/d/1QL4rBh

To sign up for our free biweekly Illinois divorce webinar, go here - https://go.stglaw.com/webinar

Want to join our free Illinois Divorce Support Network, our private Facebook group? Link is here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/628976674432197/?_rdr

And for social media, free educational content, podcast, and more, check out: https://linktr.ee/raifordpalmer

As always, state law varies. This is not legal advice. Consult with a skilled divorce lawyer in your area for information about your specific situation.