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, domestic abuse cases, and the brutal psychology of what really happens when love turns into war.
But this conversation is also about love. James explains why marriage should be harder to get into and easier to leave, why disconnection starts long before divorce, and why the real work of a relationship is choosing each other again and again.
James Sexton, We Need To Talk
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(00:00) Intro
(02:03) The World’s Most Famous Divorce Lawyer
(03:14) “I Hope Your Marriage Ends in Death”
(06:30) Should I Get A Prenup?
(10:54) The Patriarchal History of Marriage
(14:42) James’ Definition of Divorce
(22:18) James Opens Up About His Own Divorce
(24:38) Representing Clients Who’ve Done Terrible Things
(27:25) How to Know If a Couple Should Divorce
(33:31) Shopify AD
(34:42) How and When to Start the Divorce Conversation
(39:45) When Should You Speak to a Divorce Lawyer?
(44:22) Three Things to Consider Before Getting Married
(51:43) James’ Most Memorable Case
(55:39) The Main Reason for Divorce
(57:16) Likelihood of Marrying After Divorce
(01:03:47) Paul and James on Love and Relationships
(01:14:41) Why Checking In With Your Partner Matters
(01:20:16) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
(01:37:48) Most Memorable Conversation
(01:45:47) Paul’s Takeaways
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