The AI Turn in Asset Division: Reflections and Directions for Family Law, and Beyond
Abstract
This article explores the integration of artificial intelligence into the domain of family law, with a particular emphasis on asset division and the digitalisation of dispute resolution processes. Drawing on the collective findings of the CREA2 project and the prospective developments of CREA3, it reflects on the potential and limitations of deploying large language models, machine learning, and video-enabled legal tools in both national and cross-border contexts. The discussion is grounded in contributions from the CREA2 conference, which addressed themes ranging from remote marital recognition and AI-driven applications for victims (of domestic violence) support to data governance and disputes in virtual environments. Against this backdrop, the article advocates for a hybrid model of legal practice – combining computational precision with professional oversight – while emphasising the normative imperative of designing AI-based systems that respect procedural safeguards, data protection requirements, and the fundamental values of justice.
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