The Oscars Swag Bag Included a Prenup Coupon. That Says More Than You Think.

This year, the Oscars swag bag included something unexpected: information about prenuptial agreements. (Yes, really, alongside luxury trips and cosmetic procedures, nominees even received a certificate toward a customized prenup.)

If you’re curious what else made the list, you can read more about the 2026 Oscars gift bag here.

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At first glance, it feels very on-brand for Hollywood. High net worth, high visibility, high risk. Of course prenups are part of the conversation.

But the inclusion of prenup information in a luxury gift bag also says something bigger about where we are culturally: we’re starting to normalize planning for the end of a marriage at the same time we’re celebrating the beginning.

And yet, even as prenups become more mainstream, the conversation around them is still incredibly narrow.

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When Domestic Violence Impacts Property Division: A Landmark New York Divorce Decision

A recent New York decision marks a significant, and in many ways historic, victory for domestic violence advocates and survivors navigating divorce. The case is N.S. v T.S., out of Nassau County Supreme Court (Dec. 2025). The court made clear that abuse within a marriage, including the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), can carry serious financial consequences under New York’s Equitable Distribution law, the statute that governs how marital property is divided. That statute was amended in 2020 to expressly include domestic violence as a factor courts may consider when distributing marital assets. This case shows just how powerful that amendment can be.

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The Remedy Is What Makes This Historic

The headline is not just the finding, it’s the result. The court awarded the wife 100% of the marital estate based on the domestic violence she endured. While the wife testified to additional acts of physical abuse, the court’s recognition that the husband’s transmission of STIs constituted domestic violence under the amended Equitable Distribution statute is particularly notable. The decision makes clear that intimate partner abuse, especially conduct with lasting medical consequences, is not economically neutral in divorce.

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Would You Leave Your Partner for $1 Million? What a New Survey Really Reveals About Modern Love

A recent survey found that 43% of Americans say they would leave their partner if offered $1 million.

At first glance, the statistic feels outrageous. Cold. Transactional. Maybe even cynical.

But as a divorce lawyer who spends her days at the intersection of love and money, I don’t find it shocking at all.

I find it revealing.

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Stress, Secrets, and Health: How Avoiding the Talk Impacts Divorce

Divorce is a significant life event that can bring about a whirlwind of emotions. While many may prefer to avoid discussing the painful aspects, the truth is that open communication, about feelings, finances, and future plans, can profoundly influence the divorce experience and its aftermath. Neglecting these important dialogues can foster stress, secrets, and health issues that affect not just the individuals involved, but also their families and communities.

Let’s delve into the relationship between avoiding difficult conversations and the resulting impacts on stress levels, mental and physical health, and overall well-being in the context of divorce.

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