Artificial intelligence is changing nearly every profession, including family law. But while AI can save time, improve communication, and generate ideas, it can also create costly mistakes when people rely on it without understanding its limitations.
In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder is joined by family law attorney Diana Romanov to discuss how AI is transforming the divorce process. Together, they explore both the opportunities and the risks of using AI during one of life's most important legal, financial, and life transitions.
The conversation explains why AI should never replace legal advice, how inaccurate information and fabricated legal citations can lead to serious consequences, and why protecting your personal and financial information should always be a priority when using AI tools. They also discuss practical ways AI can support better communication, assist with brainstorming parenting schedules, and help legal professionals work more efficiently while still relying on human judgment.
Whether you are considering handling parts of your divorce yourself or simply want to better understand how AI is changing the legal landscape, this episode provides practical guidance for making informed decisions while avoiding expensive mistakes.
This episode explores:
• When AI can be a helpful tool during divorce.
• Why AI-generated legal advice should always be independently verified.
• The dangers of entering confidential financial and personal information into AI platforms.
• How AI can improve communication and reduce conflict.
• Questions to ask before hiring a divorce attorney who uses AI.
• Why even a brief consultation with an experienced attorney can prevent costly long-term problems.
About the Guest:
DIANA ROMANOV is a San Francisco family law attorney, licensed in California and Germany, and a certified Family Law Specialist. Fluent in English, Russian, and German, she provides counsel, representation, and mediation services across cultural lines. Previously a prosecutor at the Regional Superior Court of Berlin, Diana practiced with Beiten Burghard & Wegner and Linklaters Oppenhoff & Raedler. She earned the Justice and Diversity Center’s Outstanding Pro Bono Award (2012–13) and was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for her client care and legal expertise. Diana holds a J.D. in family law from Freie University School of Law (Berlin) and an LL.M. in US Legal Studies from Golden Gate University. Born in Kiev and raised in Germany, Diana’s multicultural background enriches her empathetic approach. Drawing on her own divorce experience, she founded a boutique firm to deliver personalized, efficient solutions in custody, support, mediation, alimony, and asset division.
To connect:
Website: https://www.romanovlaw.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romanovska/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyLawCalifornia
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Diana-Romanov
About the Host
Mardi Winder is a Strategic Divorce Consultant and High-Conflict Divorce Coach who helps high-achieving individuals navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and control. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in mediation, divorce coaching and conflict resolution, she supports clients in making smart decisions while reducing emotional and financial fallout, particularly in high-conflict, high-asset and complex divorces. Mardi is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and the Strategic Divorce Directory, LLC.
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