This week, Raif and Rahul cover divorce stories making national and international headlines. From a man who won $273M after hitting rock bottom from divorce, to Russian oligarch Potanin’s ex-wife’s massive UK claim, to Denise Richards’ escalating custody fight. We also touch on Logan Paul’s $2M Lake Como wedding, plus key changes in family law from California and Australia, and the growing debate over no-fault divorce in the U.S.

Our core topic this week: school and custody. Who handles pick-ups and conferences? Who decides where the kids go to school? What happens when one parent “takes over” or when stepparents start stepping into parental roles?

Finally, we break down divorce law news from the last week and share insights on how these updates could affect families.

Timestamps:

02:54 Channel 9 Appearance

04:55 Man wins jackpot after divorcing

07:41 Luckiest man in America

08:08 Russian oligarch potanin's divorce

11:39 Age at first marriage and marital quality

18:26 Logan Paul's journey to marriage

21:43 Denise Richards' divorce battle

26:43 Order of Protection and Preliminary Injunction

30:10 Custody and schooling for minor children

33:57 Intrusive stepparent problem

39:10 Legal Developments in California

47:35 Bumble to lay off 30% of its workforce

53:46 Spotting psychopaths on dating apps.

Episode Links:

Raif on Channel 9 News WGN TV: https://youtu.be/3zNtqt0u5n4?si=U5GA6IFiA5yqInFk

Denise Richards’ Divorce Battle: https://bit.ly/3Itlzs2

Russian Oligarch Potanin’s Ex-Wife Divorce Ruling (Reuters): https://bit.ly/4mn8kqA

Age at First Marriage & Marital Quality (IFS): https://bit.ly/4n85y9X

Logan Paul & Nina Agdal’s $2M Lake Como Wedding: https://bit.ly/46cWbjl

California Family Law Updates: https://bit.ly/3HLhLBY

How To Tell If You’re Dating a Psychopath: http://bit.ly/48v5sVk

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.

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

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.