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10/16/2026

Litigation appeals court warns lawyer about the use of "AI slop"

A Florida appeals court has ordered an attorney to explain why she ‌should not be sanctioned after finding that her filings bore hallmarks of generative artificial intelligence output that the panel of judges called “AI slop.”

10/15/2026

Amicable divorce success stories: Toby Maguire serves as officiant at ex-Wife's wedding http://latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-10-12/tobey-maguire-officiates-jennifer-meyer-geoff-ogunlesi-weddingg

10/14/2026

What makes the estates of sucessful entertainers distinct, and why a high profile business may cause estate hassles https://theconversation.com/turmoil-within-dolly-partons-estate-underscores-the-precariousness-of-family-businesses-after-founders-die-2937455

10/13/2026

Louisiana and Missisippi join 5 other states adopting 50/50 custody standard https://stateline.org/2026/09/16/more-states-embrace-50-50-child-custody-in-divorce-cases/

10/09/2026

Women who earn more often divorce more: steps to prepare as a high earning woman facing a divorce https://www.forbes.com/sites/gingergentile/2026/07/13/women-who-earn-more-divorce-more-3-tips-to-prepare

10/08/2026

Estate tax exemptions have been announced as "permanent." Instead of taking this at face value, preparations for alternative scenarios may be advised

Higher estate tax exemptions may be presented as "permanent," but relying on tax rules to stay the same — and not regularly updating your estate plan — is risky.

10/07/2026

Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia La Boeuf, seeks primary legal and physical custody, requests the court to terminate spousal support for both parties

Mia Goth divorce filing shows she is seeking primary legal and physical custody of daughter Isabel from Shia LaBeouf

10/06/2026

6 Steps to support the important decision of choosing an executor

Defaulting to the oldest child isn't always the best move. Follow these guidelines to select a trustworthy executor and keep the peace among your heirs.

10/05/2026

The role of prenups in protecting stock options and RSUs in divorce

While not the most romantic activity, drafting a prenup is smart. It means you, not a court, define rules for asset division if you divorce. That can include equity comp.

10/02/2026

Kristy Noem to split from Bryon Noem after 34 years of marriage https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/us/kristi-noem-divorce-byron-husband.html