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.

In this episode, we dig into some high-profile divorces including Christina Hack’s legal battles, Lily Allen and David Harbour’s split, and what’s been said about Ellen’s daughters and prenups. We also look at how divorce is handled in North Korea compared to South Korea, and what’s changing in places like Indiana.

From the early stages of marriage counselling to the discovery process, litigation, and final negotiations, we break down what really goes on during a divorce. You’ll hear a lawyer’s take on fairness, delays in the system, and how the marital estate is divided. We also cover recent legal trends, pro bono efforts, and a bestselling book on divorce that’s making waves.

Timestamps:

00:03:45 Marriage Counseling and Compatibility Test

00:04:34 Divorce in North Korea vs. South Korea

00:05:03 Christina Hack's Divorces and Court Drama

00:08:21 Lily Allen and David Harbor's Divorce

00:09:31 Ellen's Daughters & Prenup

00:10:24 Indiana Divorce Bill

00:11:25 Divorce Legislation Trend

00:12:30 Discovery Process & Litigation

00:23:54 Negotiating in Divorce Cases

00:27:25 Lawyer's Perspective on Fairness

00:31:44 Foot dragging in divorce cases

00:34:04 Understanding the marital estate

00:36:36 STG Divorce Law Firm

00:39:02 Pro Bono Day and Webinar

00:39:33 Best Selling Divorce Book

00:40:41 Lost Episode

Episode Links:

Korean Divorce TV Show Phenomenon See WSJ Article. https://t.co/KsYHhTyvt4

Christina Haack says estranged husband Josh Hall asked her for $3.5M amid divorce drama | Daily Mail Online

Lily Allen and David Harbour - 4 years, Vegas Wedding Divorce https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/celebrity-breakups-divorce-2025

Indiana Divorce Bill goes away. Bill aimed at making divorce difficult in Indiana has been withdrawn

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.

We break down three major celebrity divorces: Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner, and Courtney Ford and Brandon Routh. We look at what’s being reported, what’s at stake, and how these cases highlight broader themes in family law.

We also cover recent developments in the UK, where journalists are now allowed to report on family law cases, and we clear up misinformation spreading online about supposed changes to US divorce laws.

Finally, we dive into the legal topic of the day around spousal support. Can a judge order someone to get a job? How does employment affect maintenance? And what happens in high-asset divorces when investments generate significant income? Raif breaks it all down with practical insights.

Timestamps:

00:01:30 Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's Divorce

00:05:09 Kevin Kossner's Divorce

00:10:00 Courtney Ford and Brandon Ralph Divorce

00:13:25 UK Family Law Developments

00:15:08 Children's Department

00:22:55 Fake News on Divorce Law

00:23:50 Legal Issue of the Day

00:24:40 Can the Judge Make Somebody Work?

00:27:59 Effect of Having a Job on Maintenance

00:34:23 Need vs Reality in High Asset Cases

00:35:56 Factors in Ultra High Net Worth Cases

00:36:24 Complex Financial Considerations

Episode Links:

Jessica Alba & Cash Warren Divorce: https://bit.ly/43lZVwf

Kevin Costner's Ex Engaged: https://bit.ly/4k8nxM4

Courtney Ford & Brandon Routh: https://bit.ly/4jcunij

United Kingdom Family Law Update: https://bit.ly/45fZtCk

United States & Property Division: https://bit.ly/4mDRTYC

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 wide range of compelling family law topics, starting with a headline-making case where a French woman wins a lawsuit over lack of intimacy in her marriage. The discussion then shifts to Pete Hegseth's controversial marital NDAs and a look at the proposed Indiana divorce bill that could change how divorce proceedings are handled in the state.

Later, the hosts discuss Jessica Simpson’s divorce news before diving into practical legal insights on family law in Illinois, including how parenting plans and custody are approached during and after divorce.

With a blend of international headlines, celebrity stories, and legal analysis, this episode offers valuable perspectives for anyone navigating or interested in the complexities of modern relationships and family law.

Timestamps:

1:20 French Woman Wins Lawsuit

7:00 Pete Hegseth's Marital NDA's

11:34 Indiana Divorce Bill

20:00 Jessica Simpson's Divorce

22:10 Family Law in Illinois

25:00 Parenting & Divorce

Episode Links:

French Divorce Case: https://bit.ly/4d5hXay

Pete Hegseth NDA: https://bit.ly/3RUldvG

Indiana Divorce Bill: https://bit.ly/44qMoWx

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.