Mick Unplugged The Real Secrets of Divorce: Jacqueline Newman on Protecting Your Wealth
Nov 29, 2025
Jacqueline Newman, a leading divorce attorney in NYC and author of 'The 12 Secrets to Protecting Your Wealth, Health, and Happiness,' shares her insightful approach to divorce. She emphasizes that effective communication is crucial, highlighting how emotional intelligence influences both relationships and their endings. Jacqueline also discusses the complexities of wealth in divorce, advocating for prenuptial agreements as tools for honest conversations. She provides strategic advice, stressing that understanding the root causes of marital issues is key to navigating transitions with dignity.
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Strategy Over Emotion
- Jacqueline Newman says emotion must be managed so strategy can guide divorce decisions.
- She urges clients to be psychologically, emotionally, and financially strategic rather than reactive.
Affairs Rarely Tip The Scales
- Newman explains affairs often don't matter in court unless money was spent.
- Judges typically won't consider infidelity alone, so emotional satisfaction doesn't equal legal leverage.
Communication Is The Leading Cause
- Jacqueline Newman identifies communication breakdown as the top cause of divorce.
- Failed expectations and outgrowing each other follow as major drivers of separation.
