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May 2024
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The Divorce Expert: 86% of People Who Di...

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Divorce rates are dominant, but is there hope for a happily ever after?

James Sexton is America's top divorce lawyer, and bestselling author of romantic advice books 'How to Stay in Love' and 'If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late'.

In this conversation, James and Steven discuss the number one reason for 99% of divorces, the link between sex and divorce, the glue that holds marriages together, and a ‘note hack’ that could save relationships. 


00:00 Intro

01:01 I Am A Divorce Lawyer

01:37 How Many People Divorce

07:51 The Dynamics Between Gold Diggers And Millionaires

11:33 What's Prenups? And The Legalities Behind Marriage!

16:14 The Perfect Prenup

17:56 Disagreements Over Prenups

25:48 Are Prenups Legal?

27:34 The Most Shocking Prenup (Don't Get Fat)

28:59 Appearance As A Measure Of Love In A Relationship

31:33 Prenups With Fidelity & Cheating Clauses

36:30 Are Prenups On The Rise?

38:39 Are People Fake Happy?

43:18 Stop Comparing Your Relationships To Others

49:44 How To Prevent Divorce

54:25 "Happy Wife, Happy Life"

01:01:59 Is Sex The Biggest Cause Of Divorce?

01:06:53 Fixing The Marriage

01:08:36 Who Cheats More?

01:09:02 Who Wants More Sex?

01:12:05 Most Shocking Deceit

01:13:18 Why Husbands Like To Sleep With The Nannies

01:15:36 Killing To Get Out Of A Relationship

01:21:17 Have You Ever Cried?

01:23:29 Love And Loss

01:36:01 Seeing Relationships As Chapters

01:39:55 Have We Been Sold An Idyllic Lie?

01:43:34 Is Money The Biggest Cause Of Divorce?

01:47:59 Can You Hide Money?

01:49:16 You Are Liable For Debts

01:50:49 Winning The Lottery And Keeping Quiet

01:52:20 LGBT Rights & Divorces

01:58:19 Are Open Relationships The Answer?

02:01:00 Is Cheating Okay?

02:04:44 Should We Get Married?

02:12:14 Last Guest Question



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