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James Sexton

Founder & Managing Partner, Law Offices of James J. Sexton

Search every verified James Sexton interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. James Sexton, a New York City divorce attorney and author, has recently appeared on several podcasts to discuss marriage, divorce, and prenuptial agreements. In appearances on the Mel Robbins Podcast, the Office Hours podcast with Scott Galloway, and other programs, Sexton argued that every marriage effectively has a prenup, either one written by the government or by the couple themselves. He stated that the court system's purpose is to process cases rather than deliver justice, and he described lawyers as the primary beneficiaries of divorce proceedings. Sexton also discussed what he considers predictors of divorce, citing disconnection and contemptuous responses between spouses as subtle warning signs. Sexton addressed economic and social factors influencing marriage trends, suggesting that challenging economic conditions make it harder for young people to envision a future with financial independence and partnership. He also commented on the role of societal pressure in marriage decisions and discussed the impact of job loss on men's sense of identity within relationships. In his discussions, Sexton emphasized the importance of couples defining their own relationship rules and described prenuptial agreements as a way to establish safety and clarity, rather than as an unromantic gesture.

Recent appearances

  • The Truth About Divorce No One Tells You Ft. James Sexton | EP 17

    October 13, 2026 · 📺 To My Sons and Daughters Podcast

    Ben Swann sits down with New York City divorce lawyer and author James Sexton for part two of their conversation on divorce, prenups, modern marriage, masculinity, dating culture, and the hard conversations couples often avoid . James breaks down why divorce court is not the place most people imagine it to be, why lawyers often become the only real winners, and why every marriage already has a prenup, whether couples write one themselves or let the government define it. In this episode, we dive into: • Why friends can give dangerous advice during divorce • How divorce court actually works beh…

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  • The Most Important Divorce Advice You Will Ever Hear (From #1 Divorce Lawyer)

    September 24, 2026 · 📺 Mel Robbins

    You wouldn't believe the amount of times Mel has asked to do an episode on divorce And finally….here it is: The ULTIMATE guide on how to handle divorce - for you and the people you love. Whether you’ve been through a divorce, are thinking about one, are going through one now, have a loved one you need to support, or are the child of divorced parents, this episode is a resource. World renowned divorce lawyer James Sexton is back to break down divorce from every imaginable angle, and give takeaways that you can implement today regardless of where you are in what he calls divorce’s “six stage…

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  • Did the Economy Kill Marriage? | Office Hours

    September 14, 2026 · 📺 The Prof G Pod – Scott Galloway

    In part two of our Office Hours special on relationships, Scott Galloway and divorce attorney James Sexton discuss whether couples should keep their money separate, why every marriage already has a prenup, and what’s driving young people away from marriage. Plus, they share advice for de-escalating conflict and making space for imperfect love. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected], or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit: https://bit.ly/4x8oJou. Timestamps: 00:00 - In This Episode 01:10 - Sharing the Money in Marriage 10:…

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  • The #1 Divorce Predictor Isn’t Cheating — Ft. Divorce Attorney James Sexton | Office Hours

    September 09, 2026 · 📺 The Prof G Pod – Scott Galloway

    In part one of a two-part Office Hours special on relationships, Scott Galloway is joined by divorce attorney James Sexton to break down the subtle signals that predict divorce, why fairness and desire pull in opposite directions, and the red flags people talk themselves out of. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected], or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit: https://links.profgmedia.com/45FuoqA. Timestamps: 00:00 - In This Episode 01:55 - What Predicts Divorce 13:55 - How Couples Maintain Both Fairness and Desire 25:41 - W…

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  • Divorce Lawyer Jim Sexton: Why Marriages Fail, Prenups, Sex, Monogamy & Divorce | E192

    August 18, 2026 · 📺 Randall Kaplan - In Search of Excellence

    Divorce lawyer Jim Sexton has spent nearly 30 years watching marriages fall apart - and he knows the mistakes couples make long before they ever enter a courtroom. In Part 2 of my conversation with Jim Sexton, one of the country’s most experienced divorce attorneys, we go deep on marriage, divorce, prenups, monogamy, sexual compatibility, dating, choosing the right partner, divorce statistics, and what actually makes relationships last. Jim has represented executives, entrepreneurs, CEOs, athletes, celebrities, and high-net-worth families through some of the most difficult divorces imaginabl…

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  • Everyone Asks Him About Divorce. I Asked Him How to Make Love Last | James Sexton

    July 15, 2026 · 📺 Beyond The Interview and James J Sexton

    Everyone knows James Sexton as one of the world’s most famous divorce lawyers. Most people invite him on to talk about prenups, infidelity, and the wildest divorce stories he’s ever seen. I wanted to ask a different question. After spending decades watching relationships fall apart, James wrote a book about how to preserve love. Despite what you might expect, he’s a hopeless romantic who believes healthy relationships can absolutely thrive with intention. In this conversation, we explore what’s really happening to modern dating and relationships. We talk about how social media algorithms pr…

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  • The Final Episode Of Better Call Sexton (No…we aren’t kidding)

    June 04, 2026 · 📺 James J Sexton

    Need A Prenup? Use Promo Code Sextonshow to get $100 off from my online prenup, trsutedprenup - https://bit.ly/SextonShow It's the final episode...No, we aren't kidding. Thanks for 122 great episodes. If you've enjoyed the show please leave a comment. Thank you for everything! With Love- -James & The BCS Team Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcel... Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is... Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #court #advice

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  • James Sexton Answers The Internet

    June 02, 2026 · 📺 James J Sexton

    Try Proper Cloth! Get 10% off. Promo Code: Sexton https://bit.ly/Sextonshow Time for Cross Examination! Our dive deep into the internet’s lawyers, relationship experts, podcasters, and hot-takers. Is any of the divorce information on social media useful, or is it all bad? James Sexton is here to find the signal in the noise. Today on cross examination: James get cross examined! The internet asks Jim all of the questions you've wanted answers to! The most revealing Cross Examination yet! Submit your viewer questions! https://www.sextonshow.com Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For…

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  • James Sexton On The Best & WORST Of Reddit.

    May 30, 2026 · 📺 James J Sexton

    Try Proper Cloth! Get 10% off. Promo Code: Sexton https://bit.ly/Sextonshow Time for Cross Examination! Our dive deep into the internet’s lawyers, relationship experts, podcasters, and hot-takers. Is any of the divorce information on social media useful, or is it all bad? James Sexton is here to find the signal in the noise. Today on cross examination: We enter the world of Reddit. Be prepared for the wildest stories of cheating, stalking, betrayal and more! We're releasing 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the latest episode is live. Submit your viewer qu…

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  • James Sexton Don't Let Your Career Ruin Your Life

    May 09, 2026 · 📺 James J Sexton

    Use code Sexton for 10% off Marek Health and Marek Diagnostics. https://marekhealth.com/Sexton Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, we're getting into the relationship issues that comes with career success. Barack Obama recently admitted in an interview that his decision to stay involved with politics post-presidency has created a real strain on his marriage to Michelle. We get into career success, obsession with work, the myth of work life balance, knowing who your partner is when you get married, and Jame's struggles with his home life and children. We're releasing 3 epi…

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  • What Happens When Love Turns Ugly: Confessions From A Divorce Lawyer

    May 05, 2026 · 📺 We Need To Talk and James J Sexton

    James Sexton is one of the world’s most famous divorce lawyers, and in this conversation he explains what divorce, cheating, marriage and prenups really look like behind closed doors. He speaks openly about why marriages fail, why every couple already has a prenup, and why most people wait too long to understand what they are really signing up for. James also shares what it means to be a high-conflict divorce attorney, why he calls himself “a weapon in court”, and how he protects clients through some of the most painful moments of their lives. He reflects on infidelity, custody battles, domes…

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  • James Sexton: The Dark Side of Ozempic No One Talks About

    April 28, 2026 · 📺 James J Sexton

    Try Soul! https://www.getsoul.com/discount/SEXTON Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, is Ozempic causing divorce boom? We break down this story in the news suggesting that "weight loss itself may increase a sense of autonomy or confidence, potentially empowering individuals to leave unhealthy relationships." We're releasing 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the latest episode is live. Submit your viewer questions! https://www.sextonshow.com Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Follow on IG: https:…

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Verified interview transcripts

Notable quotes

“Every single marriage has a prenup. It's either one that's written by the government and can be changed by the government without anyone's permission, or it's one that's written by the two people that allegedly love each other more than the eight billion other options. I got to tell you, I've been to the DMV. I never once went to the DMV and went, 'Oh yeah, these people should be in charge of everything.'”

“The purpose of the court system is to move the meat through the machine. If you think it's justice, you're kidding yourself. Justice is an occasional side effect of the process. Like what you should be doing early on is moving through this thing because you're getting divorced for a short time. You're going to be divorced for a long time.”

“I think there's some very basic economic reasons. I think you know the prospect for young people immediately getting out of college, I think it's very challenging right now for them to be able to envision a future where they have economic independence and the autonomy that they can meet a partner and have a place to live together and have some semblance of moving forward in life. I think that's challenging in these e”

“I always tell people this idea that a prenup is in any way unromantic. Every single marriage has a prenup. It's either one that was written by the government and can be modified by the state legislature of the state in which you reside or it's written by you and the person you allegedly like more than the other 8 billion options in the world. Now leave it to like whatever your political view whether you're a left rig”

“I see it all the time. I see it from both sides because I represent husbands, I represent wives. What it more often is is the cascading effect of a man loses his job, he feels emasculated. He feels like his role as a provider again even if both of them are working people both of them are successful even if she makes more money than him when there is that loss or that demotion or some disgrace associated with work the”

“I don't think it's unromantic at all I think there's something extremely romantic about a prenup because I think a prenup is about saying to someone that you can't feel loved if you don't feel safe and I can say that unequivocally because I represent victims of domestic violence and intimate partner abuse and I have for many years and I represent people who don't feel safe in their relationship emotionally safe finan”

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