Have you been using ChatGPT to search for divorce information or even talk through your feelings during this difficult time? Think twice about what you share. What most people don’t realize is that conversations with ChatGPT aren’t legally protected the way confidential conversations with a divorce lawyer or therapist are.

Here’s what you need to know.

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When Ed Orgeron, Louisiana State University’s former head football coach, walked away with a $17 million job buyout, he didn’t expect his ex-wife would claim half of it as a marital asset in their divorce. But that’s exactly what happened, and now the Louisiana Supreme Court has agreed she was entitled to over $8 million.

This case raises a key question for anyone facing divorce: Is a job buyout, severance package, or work bonus considered marital or separate property? In New Jersey, the answer often depends on timing, intent, and how the payout was earned.

Let’s take a deeper look.

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Getting a divorce in New Jersey can become complicated whenever significant assets, child custody disputes, or questions about income and employment are involved. In these more complex situations, input from an expert professional may be essential for reaching your goals. Financial specialists, appraisers, business valuators, custody experts, and therapists often play important roles in helping couples untangle the many layers of a divorce.

Should you involve experts in your divorce? Here’s a closer look at the types of professionals used in divorce — and how they might be helpful to you in reaching your goals.

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A recent headline involving former NFL star Steve Smith Sr. has reignited public interest in “homewrecker laws.” In the viral story, Smith was accused of having an affair with a married woman, which resulted in the paramour’s husband filing a lawsuit against Smith under North Carolina’s “alienation of affection” statute – a law that allows a spouse to sue a third party for interfering in their marriage.

Another notable homewrecker case in recent years involved motivational speaker Tony Robbins, who was sued for monetary damages by the ex-husband of Robbins’ second wife Sage for being the catalyst for the marriage ending. As the NY Post worded it in their headline story on the saga, Robbins was accused of “self-helping himself” to someone’s wife. Sage’s ex-husband lives in Canada; Robbins is a resident of Florida. The case appears to have been privately settled.

Could a case like this happen in New Jersey? When infidelity is a factor in divorce, here is what state law says about the ability of one spouse to sue their spouse’s lover for their role in breaking up the marriage. Read more