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

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