Kelley Hughes, CDFA

“I ran this through ChatGPT… and here’s what I want.”

I heard that twice last week.

I had lunch with one of my favorite divorce attorneys, and she shared that more and more people are coming into consultations with a plan they created using AI.

The challenge is that their expectations are often wrong.

In many cases, a small mistake made by AI can lead to a completely unrealistic outcome.

Now, a consultation involves getting to the relevant facts and issues, while also resetting expectations.

There’s also something most people don’t realize.

My news feed is full of attorneys discussing a recent federal court ruling that conversations with generative AI are not protected by attorney-client privilege.

So not only can AI give you the wrong answer…

it may not be private either.

I actually think AI is incredibly helpful.

It’s a great tool for organizing your thoughts and preparing for conversations.

But it doesn’t know your full situation.

It doesn’t understand the nuances.

And it definitely doesn’t know how negotiations actually play out.

That’s where real strategy comes in.

If you’re using AI as part of your process, that’s a smart starting point.

Just make sure it’s not the final decision-maker.

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People often ask if I only work in North Carolina.

I don’t.

I work with women in divorce cases across the country—helping them understand their finances, evaluate options, and make thoughtful decisions before anything is final.

You don’t need to have everything figured out.
You just need clear information and the right support.

I’m presenting at the Second Saturday Divorce Workshop on 1/10/26.

This free, in-person workshop offers practical legal, financial, and emotional guidance for anyone navigating divorce—at any stage of the process.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/SecSaturday
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If you—or someone you care about—is facing divorce, this may be helpful.

Second Saturday Divorce Workshops bring together a family law attorney, financial professional, and therapist to walk through the divorce process in a clear, supportive way. I’m honored to be presenting next week.

✔️ Free
✔️ In-person
✔️ Open to all

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Overwhelmed by divorce finances?

I help you:
• Understand what you have
• Organize financial information
• See how decisions affect your lifestyle
• Feel prepared before mediation or settlement

Start with a Divorce Financial & Lifestyle Overview — your first step to financial clarity during divorce.

📅 Book a confidential consultation: https://bit.ly/46Caqxd

Overwhelmed by divorce finances?

I help you:
• Understand what you have
• Organize financial information
• See how decisions affect your lifestyle
• Feel prepared before mediation or settlement

Start with a Divorce Financial & Lifestyle Overview — your first step to financial clarity during divorce.

📅 Book a confidential consultation: https://bit.ly/46Caqxd

Feeling nervous about meeting with a divorce attorney?
You don’t have to go in unprepared. My latest blog shares what to expect, how to get organized, and how financial guidance can help you feel more confident walking into that first meeting.

Read the full post here: https://www.smartdivorcedecisions.com/blog/want-more-clarity-in-your-attorney-meetings

I will be presenting at the in-person workshop on Saturday, November 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please register to attend at: https://www.secondsaturdayunioncounty.com/registration1/

I'm presenting at this in-person workshop on Saturday, November 8th. If you'd like to attend, please register here: https://www.secondsaturdayunioncounty.com/registration1/