From the Book: Divorce Amicably
This is a chapter summary from Chapter 6 of  Divorce Amicably, a guide to navigating separation with dignity and cooperation.
Chapter 43 Author: Susan Guthrie
 Susan Guthrie, Esq. is a divorce innovation specialist, an online mediation expert and has been helping people transition through divorce for 30 years. Using her many years of experience as a top family law litigator, she focuses her efforts and experience on helping people to break free from the difficulties of divorce by providing them with insights and innovative tools to move forward and start their new life in a better way.
Chapter 43's Framework for Using AI Tools in Amicable Divorce
Artificial intelligence has entered the divorce space, offering unprecedented support for communication, problem-solving, and preparation—but most people don't know how to use these tools safely or effectively. In this pioneering chapter, attorney and mediator Susan Guthrie reveals how AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude can transform emotionally charged divorce communications into constructive dialogue while maintaining privacy and legal protections. As host of two successful podcasts and a bestselling author, Guthrie brings unique insight into how technology can support human connection rather than replace it during divorce.
Guthrie provides three specific applications where AI excels in divorce support: refining co-parenting messages using proven communication methods like BIFF, generating creative solutions for property division and custody arrangements, and practicing difficult conversations through role-play scenarios. She addresses critical safety concerns often overlooked by AI enthusiasts—why uploading attorney-client communications destroys privilege, how sharing financial details creates security risks, and why AI suggestions must always be verified with professionals. Most importantly, this chapter shows how thoughtful AI use reduces friction and improves outcomes without compromising confidentiality or legal strategy.
Four AI Applications from Chapter 43 for Divorce Support
Who Needs Chapter 43's AI Integration Strategies
This chapter is essential for anyone struggling to communicate with a high-conflict spouse without escalating tensions, those stuck in negotiations who need fresh perspectives on seemingly unsolvable problems, and people whose anxiety about upcoming discussions undermines their ability to advocate effectively. It's crucial reading for those curious about AI but worried about privacy and security risks.
Perfect for tech-savvy individuals wanting to maximize AI's divorce support potential, professionals seeking to understand how clients might be using AI tools, and anyone who recognizes that emotional communication is sabotaging their amicable intentions. Whether you're AI-curious or AI-experienced, Guthrie's framework provides the guidance needed to use these tools responsibly and effectively during divorce.
Get your copy of "Divorce Amicably" today and learn how AI tools can support clearer communication and creative problem-solving during divorce—because technology that helps you communicate better and think more creatively isn't replacing human connection, it's enabling it.
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