Top causes of divorce: communication and expectations

Jacqueline Newman is one of New York City's top divorce attorneys, renowned for her fierce advocacy, strategic clarity, and ability to guide high-net-worth individuals and power couples through difficult transitions with dignity and class. A sought-after speaker and author of "The 12 Secrets to Protecting Your Wealth, Health, and Happiness," Jacqueline combines sharp legal insight with genuine compassion, helping clients navigate the emotional and financial complexities of divorce. With a background influenced by her psychotherapist parents and decades of experience, she’s redefined how divorces can be handled—championing communication, emotional intelligence, and smarter strategies for stronger outcomes.

 Takeaways:

• Divorce is about strategy, not emotion. Emotional intelligence—like self-awareness, empathy, and communication—plays a critical role in navigating both relationships and their endings.

• Communication breakdown is the number one reason for divorce. Failed expectations and outgrowing each other follow closely, with affairs often being a symptom rather than the root cause.

• Wealth complicates divorces due to liquidity and valuation challenges, but prenups can actually strengthen relationships by forcing transparent, difficult conversations about money and expectations.

 Sound Bites:

"You could be as smart as a whip, but if you cannot communicate effectively with my clients in a way they can relate, it’s not going to matter how intelligent you are."

"Affairs are one of the big ones—it is so hurtful, but courts are just not interested unless there’s money spent. It’s a hard pill for many people to swallow."

"Prenuptial agreements aren’t just practical—they can actually be romantic, because they force couples to learn how to have difficult conversations and communicate honestly about money."

Connect & Discover Jacqueline:

LinkedIn: @jacqueline-lipson-newman-8425366

Book: New Rules of Divorce: Twelve Secrets to Protecting Your Wealth, Health, and Happiness

X: @nycdivorce_atty

Website: berkbot.com

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