This episode takes you through the many faces of divorce, from celebrity breakups to new ways of parting peacefully. It begins with Cardi B and Offset, a couple whose split made headlines for its mix of love, drama, and public attention. Then comes Gwyneth Paltrow, whose “conscious uncoupling” with Chris Martin changed how people talk about separation. We unpack what that phrase means and why it sparked so much debate.

From there, the story moves to Scott Wolf and Kelly, and then to comedian Gary Owen, showing how each couple faced their own version of letting go. The episode shifts from the emotional side to the practical, explaining what collaborative divorce is and how financial neutrals and collaborative law organizations help couples move forward with less bitterness.

Before we wrap up, there is a quick discussion on “Soonicorns” in dating, a modern twist on relationships and expectations. The episode closes with ways to reach out if you want to learn more or talk about your own situation.

Timestamps:

01:41 Cardi B's and Offset's divorce

06:22 Gwyneth Paltrow's conscious uncoupling

09:20 Conscious Uncoupling

10:33 Scott Wolf and Kelly Divorce

11:59 Gary Owen's Divorce

15:08 Collaborative Divorce

21:41 Financial Neutrals

23:24 Collaborative Law Organizations

23:52 Soonicorn in Dating

26:20 Contact Information

Episode Links:

• Cardi B’s Ex Offset Admits to “Stepping Out” During Marriage - https://bit.ly/49wrS9f
• Cardi B Reveals Reason Her and Offset's Divorce Isn't Finalized as She Insinuates Rapper Wants to 'Hold Me Hostage' - https://bit.ly/43AvumY
• Cardi B Reportedly Paying Offset Millions in Divorce — 70/30 Split Has Fans Talking. - https://bit.ly/3WxqtI4
• Gwyneth Paltrow: ‘There needs to be a book on conscious uncoupling’ - https://bit.ly/49wer9p
• Scott Wolf Posts Birthday Message to Estranged Wife Kelley amid Divorce and Rehab Transfer - https://bit.ly/3LiMhok
• Gary Owen Says an Infidelity Joke Was Used Against Him in Court During Divorce | News | BET - https://bit.ly/47tt4ru
• Are You Dating a Soonicorn? - PureWow -https://bit.ly/4qsJadw

Handy Divorce Links:

Need a consultation for your Chicago area divorce? Click here https://bit.ly/3WvnqzR

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, 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.

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.