http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-real-housewives-of-ancient-egypt-had-8-foot-long-prenups
This isn't surprising in a way. During the Roman Empire, the Egyptians were joked about as the most litigious peoples of all.
When Marcus Aurelius took his army into the wilderness in Pannonia, a number of high profile Egyptians had to cool their heels. Being emperor also meant being the chief judge.
A real downer if you want to enjoy being supreme ruler.