Christina Hack, Lily Allen, David Harbour Divorce Stories and How the Legal Process Really Works | IJWTD Podcast | Episode 28

In this episode, we dig into some high-profile divorces including Christina Hack’s legal battles, Lily Allen and David Harbour’s split, and what’s been said about Ellen’s daughters and prenups. We also look at how divorce is handled in North Korea compared to South Korea, and what’s changing in places like Indiana.

From the early stages of marriage counselling to the discovery process, litigation, and final negotiations, we break down what really goes on during a divorce. You’ll hear a lawyer’s take on fairness, delays in the system, and how the marital estate is divided. We also cover recent legal trends, pro bono efforts, and a bestselling book on divorce that’s making waves.

Timestamps:

00:03:45 Marriage Counseling and Compatibility Test

00:04:34 Divorce in North Korea vs. South Korea

00:05:03 Christina Hack's Divorces and Court Drama

00:08:21 Lily Allen and David Harbor's Divorce

00:09:31 Ellen's Daughters & Prenup

00:10:24 Indiana Divorce Bill

00:11:25 Divorce Legislation Trend

00:12:30 Discovery Process & Litigation

00:23:54 Negotiating in Divorce Cases

00:27:25 Lawyer's Perspective on Fairness

00:31:44 Foot dragging in divorce cases

00:34:04 Understanding the marital estate

00:36:36 STG Divorce Law Firm

00:39:02 Pro Bono Day and Webinar

00:39:33 Best Selling Divorce Book

00:40:41 Lost Episode

Episode Links:

Korean Divorce TV Show Phenomenon See WSJ Article. https://t.co/KsYHhTyvt4

Christina Haack says estranged husband Josh Hall asked her for $3.5M amid divorce drama | Daily Mail Online

Lily Allen and David Harbour - 4 years, Vegas Wedding Divorce https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/celebrity-breakups-divorce-2025

Indiana Divorce Bill goes away. Bill aimed at making divorce difficult in Indiana has been withdrawn

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

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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.