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Nancy Chemtob speaks to INSIDER about how Kim Kardashian is the first-known high-profile person to use the phrase "legally single" in a court request.

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March 2, 2022

INSIDER: Kim Kardashian’s request to be ‘legally single’ could start a new trend in divorce law, a top divorce lawyer says

Kim Kardashian filed to be legally single until her divorce from Kanye West is finalized. Those going through a divorce commonly try to find ways to move forward with their independence while awaiting the official divorce.

Nancy Chemtob speaks about how Kardashian West is the first-known high-profile person to use the phrase “legally single” in a court request. Since Kanye West seemed to ignore Kim’s request for divorce, Kim had to find another way to move on with her life in a legal matter.

Although the court has not given their decision regarding Kim’s request, Chemtob thinks judges will likely agree if West does not comply with the terms of the divorce.

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Kim Kardashian filed to be legally single until her divorce from Kanye West is finalized. Those going through a divorce commonly try to find ways to move forward with their independence while awaiting the official divorce.

Nancy Chemtob speaks about how Kardashian West is the first-known high-profile person to use the phrase “legally single” in a court request. Since Kanye West seemed to ignore Kim’s request for divorce, Kim had to find another way to move on with her life in a legal matter.

Although the court has not given their decision regarding Kim’s request, Chemtob thinks judges will likely agree if West does not comply with the terms of the divorce.

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