Why You Need to Stop Venting to ChatGPT During Your Divorce

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Stop venting to ChatGPT during divorce. Tune in to this episode to find out why this is a bad idea and what to do instead!

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Do you vent to ChatGPT during your divorce? Kirk Stange is here to advise you about why this is a bad idea. He is the President and Founding Partner of Stange Law Firm, PC. Since founding the firm in 2007, he has helped grow it into a multi-state law firm while overseeing strategic growth, operations, and leadership. A frequent legal educator and published author, Kirk has received numerous professional honors throughout his career.

In this episode:

  • Safe and productive ways AI can be used during divorce
  • Why divorcing spouses should think carefully before typing sensitive information into AI chatbots
  • The types of ChatGPT conversations that could potentially create legal complications in divorce proceedings

EP 722: Kirk Stange – Why You Need to Stop Venting to ChatGPT During Your Divorce

Highlights of this episode:

AI risks in divorce

  • Inputs to ChatGPT/AI are not privileged or confidential and can potentially be discovered in litigation.
  • Opposing parties can subpoena AI providers or find AI-generated content, though obtaining it may be costly and time-consuming.
  • Avoid typing admissions of wrongdoing, hidden assets, affairs, substance abuse, or any information that would harm your case.
  • Using someone else’s account or accessing their device can create legal/ethical problems (possible hacking).
  • AI can produce admissions that have been used by police/prosecutors in criminal matters — similar risks exist in family law.

AI benefits & safe use

  • AI is useful for drafting, improving tone, organizing custody/financial notes, and reducing hostile language in communications.
  • Helpful for people who struggle with writing or need immediate, between-session support.
  • To get useful output, provide complete and accurate context; AI only works with the input given.
  • Prefer using AI for neutral drafting and tone adjustments; avoid feeding sensitive or potentially incriminating details.
  • Privileged conversations (legal, medical, therapy) are better had with professionals who can protect confidentiality.

Privacy, social media & digital evidence

  • Social media posts, memes, party photos, or negative comments about the other parent can harm custody and credibility.
  • Parenting plans often prohibit speaking negatively about the other parent to children — public posts can violate that.
  • Consider minimizing social media activity during proceedings and avoid posts that could be construed as unstable or irresponsible.
  • AI searchability and industry encouragement to be more “searchable” is a risk; keep private matters off public-facing tools.

 Divorce process, mediation & practical advice

  • Divorce is often more complex than expected: property/debt division, custody schedules, child support, maintenance, attorney fees — all must be resolved.
  • Cases may agree on most issues but require 100% agreement to settle; unresolved issues lead to delay and court backlog.
  • Mediation can work but has pitfalls: court-ordered or attorney-less mediation may produce suboptimal outcomes; caucus-style mediation with attorneys often works better.
  • Beware “quick, cheap, flat-fee” solutions when children or significant assets are involved. Property division is largely non-modifiable.
  • Practical coping advice: choose an attorney who fits your goals, pursue counseling, stay positive, engage in productive activities, and avoid being all-consumed by the case.

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