I Just Want This Done Divorce Podcast

Raif Palmer and Rahul Iyer explore the latest celebrity divorce and family law headlines, including Mia Goth and Shia LaBeouf’s separation, Halle Berry’s custody battle, and Shakira and Gerard Piqué’s visitation dispute. They also discuss Kristi Noem’s divorce filing and the ongoing debate over no-fault divorce in Texas.

The conversation continues with Chris Brown’s child support dispute and whether failing to pay child support can lead to jail time. Raif and Rahul also examine the growing role of artificial intelligence in legal work, Illinois regulations on law firm ownership, and an unusual approach to dating involving calls to local bars.

Have a legal question or a topic you want Raif and Rahul to discuss? Share it in the comments and subscribe to I Just Want This Done for weekly conversations about divorce, custody, relationships, and the law.

Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction

02:12 Mia Goth and Shia LaBeouf Divorce

07:03 Halle Berry Custody Dispute

12:33 Shakira and Piqué’s Visitation Dispute

16:49 Kristi Noem Divorce Filing

19:04 Texas Debate Over No-Fault Divorce

23:23 Chris Brown Child Support Dispute

26:25 Prison for Unpaid Child Support

30:00 AI Use in Legal Work

35:23 Illinois Rules on Law Firm Ownership

38:10 Calling Bars to Find Dates

Episode Links:

Mia Goth files to divorce Shia LaBeouf - https://bit.ly/4zdmIJr

Halle Berry asks the court to restore her custody order - https://bit.ly/4ezw89O

Shakira and Piqué in court over the boys' flights - https://bit.ly/4ifWWOD

Kristi Noem files for divorce after 34 years - https://bit.ly/4z9uljr

Texas Republicans push again to end no-fault divorce - https://bit.ly/4yTr2MW

Chris Brown's ex asks for $30K a month in support - https://bit.ly/4eH8GaH

Man Who Ducked $1 Million In Child Support Payments Gets Prison Time: U.S. Attorney | Tinley Park, IL Patch  - https://bit.ly/4BzkwNS 

Newsom signs the first law on lawyers' AI use - https://bit.ly/3W3m56H

Forget dating apps. Young people are cold-calling restaurants to find a date  - https://bit.ly/3U9e2EN 

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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.

Raif Palmer and Rahul Iyer take a closer look at several high-profile relationship disputes and family law questions making headlines. They begin with Brittney Griner’s divorce and custody battle, including the financial disagreements surrounding her separation. The conversation then turns to Adam22 and Lena the Plug, following Adam22’s confirmation of their split after a hoax divorce filing.

The discussion then shifts to interstate child custody jurisdiction, with Raif and Rahul explaining how courts determine which state has the authority to handle a custody case when parents live in different states. They also explore a question many couples might not consider until a breakup: who gets the pets? The episode looks at Illinois law and how the state approaches pet custody disputes involving unmarried couples.

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Timestamps: 

0:00 Introduction

0:28 Brittney Griner Divorce and Custody Update

2:24 Adam22 and Lena the Plug Split

9:03 Interstate Child Custody Jurisdiction Explained

21:35 Who gets the pets under Illinois law?

Episode Links:

Brittney Griner’s divorce battle is getting ugly over money fight - https://bit.ly/4zMOBrs 

Adam22 confirms split from OnlyFans’ Lena the Plug after hoax divorce filing - https://bit.ly/3WHxkBM 

Who gets the puggle? Illinois law is nation's first to help unmarried couples determine pet custody - https://bit.ly/4z1SUiL 

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For more information about STG Divorce Law, visit www.stglawfirm.com

Get I Just Want This Done, our bestselling guide to divorce, here https://a.co/d/1QL4rBh

Join our free, private Illinois Divorce Support Network Group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/628976674432197

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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.

Raif Palmer and Rahul Iyer take a closer look at several high-profile relationship and family law disputes making headlines. They begin with Lululemon founder Chip Wilson and the legal developments surrounding his divorce, followed by Lori Loughlin’s divorce and the issues surrounding her separation.

The conversation then shifts to Rumer Willis and Derek Richard Thomas, before turning to Tyler Herro’s ex, who has filed a lawsuit involving custody and child support. Each story brings a different set of questions about relationships, parenting, finances, and what happens when private family matters enter the courtroom.

The episode also features a listener question about dissipation of marital assets. Raif and Rahul explain what someone needs to show when claiming a spouse improperly spent or transferred marital funds and why proving where the money went matters during divorce proceedings.

Have a legal question you want Raif and Rahul to answer? Leave it in the comments, and subscribe to I Just Want This Done for new episodes every week.

Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction

03:40 Chip Wilson's Divorce

10:35 Lori Loughlin's Divorce

19:00 Rumer Willis and Derek Richard Thomas Case

23:02 Tyler Herro’s Ex Sues for Custody and Support

35:45 Listener’s Question: Proving Dissipation of Marital Assets

Episode Links:

Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson and His Wife Are Divorcing - Bloomberg  - https://bit.ly/3V2267U 

Lululemon billionaire founder Chip Wilson files for divorce after 20 years of marriage — with no prenup in place: report  - https://bit.ly/3Tsd8mm 

Billionaire Lululemon founder Chip Wilson's no-prenup divorce could cost him painful 50-50 split  - https://bit.ly/4xHBCWA 

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson and wife Shannon Wilson are divorcing | Vancouver Sun - https://bit.ly/4xJpX9M 

Lori Loughlin Files for Divorce to End Nearly 30-Year Marriage to Mossimo Giannulli - https://bit.ly/3VP5wek 

Lori Loughlin Files for Divorce From Estranged Husband Mossimo Giannulli Nearly 1 Year After Split - https://bit.ly/4hcLp27 

Rumer Willis' Custody Battle: Ex's Visits with Daughter Will Remain Supervised  - https://bit.ly/4dYl2L8 

NBA Star Tyler Herro's Ex Slams Him As She Sues For Custody, Support  - https://bit.ly/4yXuRRQ 

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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.

Divorce attorneys Raif Palmer and Rahul Iyer break down four celebrity legal battles, starting with the Anthony Edwards child support case. He was ordered to pay $14K in child support for a child he's never met.

Next, they cover 49ers owner Jed York, who filed for divorce months before his arrest. Then it's Djimon Hounsou, whose ex is asking the court to hold him in contempt. They wrap up with Erika Jayne's divorce, where the judge told her to put up or shut up.

For each case, Raif and Rahul explain what's actually happening in court: how child support gets decided, what contempt means, and how money and timing can shape a divorce.

Which case surprised you most? Let us know in the comments, and subscribe for new episodes of I Just Want This Done every week.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

03:15 Anthony Edwards' $14K Child Support Order

09:27 Jed York Divorce Filing and Arrest

16:57 Djimon Hounsou's Ex Asks Court to Hold Him in Contempt

22:29 Erika Jayne Divorce: Judge Says "Put Up or Shut Up"

Episode Links:

NBA Star Anthony Edwards Hit With Huge Child Support Bill - https://bit.ly/4gYqBLI

Exclusive Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards ordered to pay $14K in child support — to kid he’s never met - https://bit.ly/4rkTNQB

San Francisco 49ers Owner Jed York Filed For Divorce - https://bit.ly/4jbnocX

49ers owner Jed York filed for divorce from wife Danielle Belluomini months before prostitution sting arrest - https://bit.ly/4iCor5M

Djimon Hounsou Ex Wants Him Held in Contempt - https://bit.ly/3TfCPGx

'RHOBH' Erika Jayne Divorce Judge Says Put Up Or Shut Up - https://bit.ly/3VDUB76

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

Get I Just Want This Done, our bestselling guide to divorce, here (https://a.co/d/1QL4rBh)

Join our free, private Illinois Divorce Support Network Group on Facebook. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/628976674432197/?_rdr)

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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.

What happens when divorce, money, courtroom decisions, and complicated family dynamics collide? In this episode, Raif and Rahul break down several relationship stories making headlines and examine the legal questions behind them.

They begin with John Overdeck’s divorce and the financial issues surrounding the case, followed by a discussion about why his wife’s testimony was barred. The conversation then moves to Liz Cho and Josh Elliott’s divorce before taking an unexpected turn with the story of Quinton Aaron and the fallout after his wife discovered he was already married.

Raif and Rahul also tackle a listener’s question about parenting coordinators and whether bringing one into a family law dispute is worth the expense. To wrap things up, they discuss Illinois Supreme Court Rule 909 and what the rule means in the context of family law.

Subscribe for new episodes every week. If you enjoyed the episode, like the video, leave a comment, and tell Raif and Rahul which story or discussion stood out to you most.

Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction

03:20 John Overdeck's Divorce

14:29 Wife's Testimony Barred

19:05 Liz Cho & Josh Elliott Divorce

24:03 Quinton Aaron Learns His Wife Was Still Married. 

30:05 Listener’s Question: Is a Parenting Coordinator Worth It? 

Episode Links:

Wife of hedge-fund mogul barred from testifying in record-breaking NJ divorce case after hacking his email: judge  - https://bit.ly/3SJAmEi 

Blind Side’s Quinton Aaron, Wife Not Spoken Since Learning She Was Married - https://bit.ly/3SUNHtu 

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For I Just Want This Done, our bestselling guide to divorce, purchase here (https://a.co/d/1QL4rBh)

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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.

Celebrity divorces, complicated marriages, secret weddings, and the changing rules of modern dating all come together in this episode. Raif and Rahul take a closer look at the stories making headlines and ask what these relationships reveal about marriage, money, love, and the choices people make when relationships change.

The episode opens with a tech billionaire facing a major financial obligation to his ex-wife, followed by a look back at Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Bezos’ divorce. Raif and Rahul then turn to Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo, Martha Stewart’s empire and her divorce, and the latest update in Angelina Jolie’s divorce story. Later, they discuss Emmy Rossum’s secret marriage and Christie Brinkley’s thoughts on whether soulmates are meant to last forever. The conversation wraps up with a look at the growing dating trend of settling for less and why people might accept relationships that do not give them what they want.

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Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction

02:22 Tech Billionaire Ordered to Pay Ex-wife

04:36 Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Bezos Divorce

07:02 Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo's Divorce

17:01 Martha Stewart's Empire and Divorce

21:35 Angelina Jolie's Divorce Update

25:47 Emmy Rossum's Secret Marriage

32:03 Christie Brinkley Rethinks Whether Soulmates Last Forever 

44:13 Dating Trend: Settling for Less

Episode Links:

Tech billionaire ordered to pay $645M to ex-wife in South Korea's ‘divorce of the century’ - https://bit.ly/4wHf2wN

Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo's Seemingly Smooth Divorce Just Veered Down A Rocky Path - https://bit.ly/4x9hnBV

Jelly Roll Announces He Will ‘Take Some Time Off’ From Touring to ‘Heal’ After Bunnie Xo Divorce  - https://bit.ly/4cPwjwJ 

Celebrity Divorce Lawyer's Prediction is Bad News for Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift's Marriage  - https://bit.ly/4cJCx15 

Martha Stewart shades ex-husband Andy as 'a jerk' while revisiting bitter divorce - https://bit.ly/3U7zFou

Angelina Jolie reaches divorce goal with Brad Pitt as twins turn 18: expert | Fox News - https://bit.ly/4qqIMwp 

'Shameless' star Emmy Rossum reveals first marriage came after alleged ultimatum | Fox News  - https://bit.ly/4g7ZvkU 

Christie Brinkley says she's rethinking whether soulmates 'last forever' | Fox News - https://bit.ly/4wIYm8l

The Viral '6-7' Dating Trend Wants You To Settle For Less. Here's Why 'Dating Down' Never Works  - https://bit.ly/4qolXcO 

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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.

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.

Subscribe for new episodes every week. If you enjoyed this episode, like the video, leave a comment, and let Raif and Rahul know which topic sparked your interest the most.

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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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.

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.

Subscribe for new episodes every week. If you enjoyed this episode, like the video and leave a comment below. Raif and Rahul would love to hear your thoughts.

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.

Subscribe for new episodes every week. If you enjoyed this episode, like the video and leave a comment below. Raif and Rahul would love to hear your thoughts.

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.

Subscribe for new episodes every week. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to like the video and leave a comment below. Raif and Rahul read your comments and would love to hear your perspective.

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.