From celebrity breakups to modern dating trends, every headline brings a different perspective on how relationships continue to evolve. In this episode, Raif and Rahul unpack the stories making news and share their thoughts on the legal and real life issues behind each one.

The discussion begins with Gleb Savchenko and Elena Samodanova before turning to the divorce of Kimora Lee Simmons and Tim Leissner. Raif and Rahul also revisit the ongoing story involving Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller, then examine the attention surrounding Lena the Plug and Adam22's fake divorce. To close the episode, they explore whether voice notes are becoming a better way to make meaningful connections on dating apps.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:29 Gleb Savchenko and Elena Samodanova

09:55 Kimora Lee Simmons and Tim Leissner

16:39 Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller

26:33 Lena the Plug and Adam22

30:03 Voice Notes That Work on Dating Apps

Episode Links:

Gleb Savchenko Accuses Ex-Wife of “Abduction” of Kids in Emergency Child Custody Filing (E! News, July 2026) - https://bit.ly/4bE6L5n

Gleb Savchenko Files Emergency Custody Request (Just Jared, July 15, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4wMbdYf

DWTS Pro Claims Ex-Wife Illegally Moved Children to Hong Kong (KTVL, July 2026) - https://bit.ly/4wLSfkp

Hong Kong — International Parental Child Abduction Country Information (U.S. Department of State) - https://bit.ly/4wyGa1j

Russian Federation — International Parental Child Abduction Country Information (U.S. Department of State) - https://bit.ly/4gi8Czg

Kimora Lee Simmons Wants Ex Tim Leissner To Have Primary Custody of Son in Divorce (TMZ, July 21, 2026) - https://bit.ly/45y0PHL

Kimora Lee Simmons Has No Plans to Give Ex Primary Custody, Filing Was Clerical Error (TMZ, July 21, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4xxOWNX

Kimora Lee Simmons and Tim Leissner’s Custody Battle Takes a Stunning Turn (Reality Tea, July 21, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4fLntlR

Kimora Lee Simmons Makes a “Strategic” Play as Divorce Proceedings Heat Up (Atlanta Black Star, July 21, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4fSSUt6

Charlie Sheen to Pay Brooke Mueller $500K for Late Child Support (TMZ, July 9, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4hgd6rg

Charlie Sheen Agrees to Pay $500K in Child Support Following Claims He Owes $15 Million (People, July 2026) - https://bit.ly/45T0UFL

Charlie Sheen to Pay Ex-Wife Brooke Mueller $500,000 in Back Child Support (The Daily Beast, July 9, 2026) - https://bit.ly/459P8GX

Charlie Sheen Working to Settle $15 Million Battle With Ex-Wife (Us Weekly) - https://bit.ly/4g05Ehy

Charlie Sheen Owes $9M in Child Support, Brooke Mueller Alleges (USA TODAY, December 2025) - https://bit.ly/4hrkzUB

OnlyFans' Lena the Plug, Adam22's fake divorce doc drama takes a turn - https://bit.ly/4bAneHE

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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.

Relationships in the spotlight often spark bigger conversations about marriage, divorce, and dating. This week, Raif and Rahul share their perspective on several celebrity headlines and discuss what these stories reveal about the legal and personal side of modern relationships.

They take a closer look at the reported divorce of Marcellus and Annemarie Wiley, celebrate the engagement of Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell, and talk about why celebrity proposals continue to capture public attention. The conversation also covers the divorce of Frankie Muniz and Paige Price before shifting to the viral "July Theory" and the dating discussions surrounding it.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:57 Marcellus and Annemarie Wiley Divorce

21:37 Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell Proposal

23:35 Celebrity Engagement

25:16 Frankie Muniz and Paige Price Divorce

33:08 July Theory and Dating

Episode Links:

NFL Star Marcellus Wiley’s Wife Claims He Raped Her, Files For Divorce (TMZ, July 6, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4w3kWYW

‘Real Housewives’ Annemarie Wiley Files for Divorce From Marcellus Wiley (The Hollywood Reporter, July 2026) - https://bit.ly/4fDNNNm

Marcellus Wiley Speaks Out After Wife Annemarie Files for Divorce (TMZ, July 7, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4h10zrA

Marcellus Wiley’s wife, Annemarie, files for divorce, restraining order after his arrest (TheGrio, July 7, 2026) - https://bit.ly/3S0QYXA

Celebrity Engagements of 2026 (Jag Media, updated 2026) - https://bit.ly/4x5OKFc

Celebrity Engagements 2026 (E! Online, updated July 2026) - https://bit.ly/45wpJHo

2026 Celebrity Breakups (E! News, July 1, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4xx6zxp

Frankie Muniz announces shocking split from wife Paige Price after 10 years (Hello!, July 1, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4yRn3Sh

Why Frankie Muniz Deleted His Divorce Post (ExtraTV, July 2, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4fv9xfx

How the “July Theory” Might Affect Your Dating (Bruce Y. Lee, Psychology Today, July 11, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4bl5MH0

Handy Divorce Links:

Need a consultation for your Chicago area divorce? (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, purchase here (https://a.co/d/1QL4rBh)

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

For social media, free educational content, podcast, and more, check out our link page (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.

What happens when fame, creative work, or a successful online business becomes part of a divorce? In this episode, Raif and Rahul discuss several celebrity relationship stories before answering listener questions about intellectual property, digital assets, and modern dating.

The conversation covers the latest involving Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo, Dwight Howard's marriage and divorce, and the divorce filing between Jack White and Olivia Jean. Raif and Rahul also explain how Illinois law approaches intellectual property in divorce and answer a listener's question about whether a spouse has a claim to a YouTube business built during the marriage. The episode wraps up with a discussion about the dating trend known as Goblintimacy.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

03:07 Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo Divorce

13:20 Dwight Howard's Marriage and Divorce

22:04 Jack White's Wife Olivia Jean Files for Divorce

30:56 Intellectual Property and Illinois Law

43:25 Listener Question: Spouse Built a YouTube Business, Do I Get a Share?

45:00 Dating Trend: Goblintimacy

Episode Links:

Bunnie Xo shares surprising upside to Jelly Roll divorce as she embraces 'new chapter' - https://bit.ly/3RR6Rjd

The Real Reason Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo Are Getting a Divorce—& Whether They’re Still Having a Baby - https://bit.ly/4wuzguo

Bunnie Xo ‘broke my heart’ and ‘destroyed my life’ ex-husband claims amid her divorce from Jelly Roll -https://bit.ly/4pxJ3NE

Jelly Roll addresses divorce from Bunnie Xo, says nobody cheated | Entertainment - https://bit.ly/4fvXfST

Ex-NBA Star Dwight Howard Claims Estranged Wife Tricked Him into Marriage (TMZ, June 15, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4wBUzdX

How "Goblintimacy" Dating Can Get Ugly in Good and Bad Ways (Bruce Y. Lee, Psychology Today, June 20, 2026) - https://bit.ly/3RwxSsa

Handy Divorce Links:

Need a consultation for your Chicago area divorce? (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, purchase here (https://a.co/d/1QL4rBh)

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

For social media, free educational content, podcast, and more, check out our link page (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.

What are the warning signs of a narcissistic relationship, and why do so many people miss them until it's too late? In this episode, Raif and Rahul welcome filmmaker Ann Marie Allison for a thoughtful conversation about the personal story behind her latest film and the lessons it shares about relationships.

Ann Marie reflects on the path from idea to production, sharing what it took to finance an independent feature, earn the support of investors, and assemble a cast that could bring the story to life. She also discusses working with Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei, the director's role in shaping a film, and the realities of getting an independent project in front of audiences.

The discussion also explores the emotional patterns often found in narcissistic relationships. Drawing from Ann Marie's experiences and their work as divorce attorneys, Raif and Rahul examine how these dynamics develop, why they can be difficult to recognize, and whether growing awareness of narcissism is helping people identify unhealthy relationships sooner.

Blending filmmaking with real-life relationship insights, this episode looks at the power of storytelling, the importance of meaningful connection, and the value of sharing experiences that help others better understand themselves. The conversation closes with a look at independent film distribution and why supporting indie filmmakers helps bring important stories to the screen.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:22 Meeting Ann Marie Allison

07:35 Recognizing Narcissistic Behaviors

09:00 Movie Making Process

14:11 Raising Financing and Investor Support

15:06 The importance of cast in movies

16:00 Marisa Tomei's involvement

22:55 Personal Experience and Family Background

24:13 Phases in Narcissistic Relationships

31:02 Narcissism prevalence and awareness

34:39 Takeaway on Love and Connection

35:24 The Director's Journey

36:39 Film Release and Distribution

37:30 Supporting Indie Filmmakers

Stream the romantic comedy You're Dating a Narcissist! today! Rent or buy it now on digital platforms like Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.

Handy Divorce Links:

Need a consultation for your Chicago area divorce? (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, purchase here (https://a.co/d/1QL4rBh)

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

For social media, free educational content, podcast, and more, check out our link page (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.

What happens when finding a relationship feels harder than ever? This week, divorce attorneys Raif and Rahul explore the forces reshaping modern dating, from social media's influence on how we connect to the growing concerns behind the so-called dating recession.

Along the way, Raif and Rahul discuss Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird's lasting partnership, the headlines surrounding Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen, and the ongoing questions about Dorit and PK's marriage. Drawing on their experience as divorce lawyers, they explore what these high-profile relationships reveal about commitment, communication, and navigating life under public scrutiny.

The conversation then shifts to the challenges many singles face in today's dating landscape. Are dating apps helping or hurting our chances of finding meaningful connections? Has social media changed our expectations of relationships? And what role does real-world interaction still play in building lasting partnerships?

From celebrity couples to broader dating trends, Raif and Rahul bring a divorce lawyer's perspective you won't get from the gossip cycle, examining the relationship patterns, cultural shifts, and practical lessons shaping the way people connect today.

Subscribe for new episodes every week, and if this episode resonated with you, be sure to like it and share your thoughts in the comments. Raif and Rahul read them and would love to hear your perspective.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:47 Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird: What Really Happened

11:16 Jason Biggs & Jenny Mollen: 18 Years, Then This

16:09 Dorit Kemsley & PK: The Messy Split Explained

26:55 Why Nobody's Dating Anymore (The "Dating Recession")

35:05 Why Dating Apps Are Failing You

37:08 How to Actually Meet People in Real Life

Episode Links:

Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe Announce Split After Nearly a Decade Together (Sports Illustrated, April 18, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4gAPu01

Ex-USWNT Star Megan Rapinoe and WNBA Great Sue Bird Announce Shocking Split After 10 Years (Fox News, April 17, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4uMEDUp

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe Announce Separation on Social Media (ESPN, April 17, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4w8fPr2

Jason Biggs and Wife Jenny Mollen Split After 18 Years of Marriage (Exclusive) - https://bit.ly/3SdYm1L

RHOBH’s Dorit Kemsley Alleges Ex-PK Stopped Paying Electricity Amid Bitter Divorce (TMZ, May 12, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4eDJqBp

RHOBH’s Dorit Kemsley Makes Another Big Accusation Against Husband PK in Divorce Battle (Reality Tea, May 13, 2026) - https://bit.ly/43Rr6Qf

Dorit Kemsley Texts Exposed Amid PK Divorce Battle (Reality Tea, May 11, 2026) - https://bit.ly/44owdaR

RHOBH’s Dorit Kemsley Files for Divorce from Husband PK Kemsley After 10 Years of Marriage (People, April 25, 2025) - https://bit.ly/3So0gwL

State of Our Unions 2026: The Dating Recession (Wheatley Institute / Institute for Family Studies, February 10, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4eFmrGa

Survey Data Show We’re Now in a Dating Recession (Psychology Today, May 19, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4uOJnc4

Report: Only 1 in 3 Young Adults Actively Dating (PR Newswire, February 10, 2026) - https://bit.ly/44uwFUV

Handy Divorce Links:

Need a consultation for your Chicago area divorce? (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, purchase here (https://a.co/d/1QL4rBh)

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

For social media, free educational content, podcast, and more, check out our link page (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.

Did Drew Sidora really lose primary custody over her kids' school absences? We break down the court decision everyone's talking about—plus Zoe Kravitz's reported $500K engagement ring and the dating rule the internet won't stop debating.

In this episode we cover: Drew Sidora's custody setback and how school attendance can actually factor into family court rulings; Shannon Elizabeth's divorce and post-marriage career moves; Kimora Lee Simmons' divorce; and the reports swirling around Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles. We also take a listener question many separated parents face—what happens to custody when one parent moves far away—and dig into the "eight-week dating rule" and whether there's really an ideal timeline for knowing if a relationship has long-term potential.

As always, we pull apart the legal strategy, family dynamics, and relationship lessons the way only divorce lawyers can.

Timestamps:

04:22 Drew Sidora Loses Primary Custody Over School Absences

11:28 Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles Engagement

16:29 Shannon Elizabeth's Divorce and OnlyFans

21:41 Kimora Lee Simmons' Divorce

35:10 Listener Question: Distance and Custody Issues

41:44 Dating Trends: The Eight-Week Dating Rule

44:25 Commitment and Long-Term Relationships

Episode Links:

RHOA’s Drew Sidora Ordered to Move Out of Marital Home, Ex Awarded Custody (TMZ, April 10, 2026) - http://bit.ly/4uuBacJ

Judge denies Drew Sidora’s request to delay eviction order (Sandra Rose, April 2026) - https://bit.ly/4uQTEVc

RHOA’s Drew Sidora Challenges Custody, Submits Abuse Video Against Ex (AceShowbiz, April 23, 2026) - https://bit.ly/3SQIemQ

Zoë Kravitz Puts Her 9-Carat Diamond Engagement Ring, Estimated to Cost Up to $500,000, on Display After Harry Styles Proposal News (Yahoo/People, April 27, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4eeS60I

Kimora Lee Simmons’ Husband Tim Leissner Filed for Divorce While in Prison: What He’s Seeking (E! News, April 21, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4eiSFH2

Kimora Lee Simmons’ Estranged Husband Tim Leissner Files for Divorce (TMZ, April 20, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4gjiklo

Kimora Lee Simmons’ Estranged Husband Tim Leissner Files for Divorce After 12 Years of Marriage (ExtraTV/Reality Tea, April 21, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4fGdcaS

How Can Your Child’s School Attendance Affect Your Child Custody Case (JP Investigations, NC custody investigator) - https://bit.ly/3RZS7yq

School Truancy Laws (Orlando Law Group, May 2025) - https://bit.ly/3S49pdL

In re L.O.-D., 2026-Ohio-1745 (Ohio Court of Appeals, May 13, 2026) – habitual truancy a factor in temporary custody award to agency - https://bit.ly/4fI0UyN

Should You Use the Eight-Week Dating Rule? (Bruce Y. Lee, Psychology Today, late April 2026) - https://bit.ly/4aPf2CR

Handy Divorce Links:

Need a consultation for your Chicago area divorce? (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, purchase here (https://a.co/d/1QL4rBh)

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

For social media, free educational content, podcast, and more, check out our link page (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.

Judge Mathis and his wife just called off their divorce after almost two years in court. Halle Berry said yes to fiancé number four. Todd Bridges from Diff'rent Strokes finally pulled the trigger and filed. And new research says Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight loss drugs may double the risk of divorce. We're getting into all of it.

Rayford Palmer and Rahul break down what actually happened in the Mathis case, including what "dismissal without prejudice" really means and why you should always file a counter-petition if your spouse files first. We talk through Todd Bridges' three-year marriage ending in Arizona (which is a community property state, and that matters), and the red flags hiding inside Halle Berry's six-year engagement timeline. Plus the Ozempic divorce trend nobody is talking about openly, and the surprising research on whether keeping your maiden name predicts a higher divorce rate. Spoiler: the numbers are not what we expected.

⚠️ One warning we get into on this episode: do not paste emails from your lawyer into ChatGPT, Claude, or Grok. Courts are starting to rule that you've waived attorney-client privilege, and the other side can pull those chats in discovery. Worth knowing before you do it.

Then we get into the listener questions everyone seems to be asking right now. What do you do when your attorney has gone radio silent for 3 months and burned through your $8,000 retainer? How does a court actually decide where the kids go to school when parents have 50/50 custody and live in different districts?

Timestamps:

02:30 Judge Mathis' divorce story

13:39 Todd Bridges Finally Files for Divorce

15:53 Halle Berry's engagement

21:29 Listener Question 1: Waiting 3 months on an attorney

24:29 Listener Question 2: 50-50 custody and school choice

28:33 Impact of Weight Loss Drugs on Relationships

32:46 Debate over married names versus maiden name

39:04 STG divorce law services

Episode Links:

Judge Mathis’ Wife Files to Dismiss Divorce, Officially Back Together Now (TMZ, April 8, 2026) - https://bit.ly/3ReO1SG

‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Actor Todd Bridges Files For Divorce (TMZ, April 2, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4fAj4SS

Todd Bridges Splits From Wife, Headed for Divorce (TMZ, January 14, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4tMTttm

Celebrity Engagements 2026 (E! Online, updated April 2026) - https://bit.ly/4v6JKiM

Celebrity Engagements 2026: The Best Engagement Rings (Natural Diamonds, February 2026) - https://bit.ly/42JZUm5

Experts warn rapid GLP-1 weight loss may double divorce risk - https://bit.ly/49hFuo9

Can Sharing a Last Name Save Your Marriage? It Depends - https://bit.ly/49KCzV2

Handy Divorce Links:

Need a consultation for your Chicago area divorce? (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, purchase here (https://a.co/d/1QL4rBh)

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

For social media, free educational content, podcast, and more, check out our link page (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.