
Jack Neel Podcast Divorce Expert: The Secret Weapon People Use to Win—And How to Protect Yourself | James Sexton
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Dec 8, 2025 James Sexton, a veteran divorce lawyer known for representing high-net-worth clients, shares keen insights into the world of divorce. He discusses rising divorce rates and how economic shifts and marriage age impact relationships. Sexton reveals shocking tactics used in divorce, like weaponizing children and financial deception. He emphasizes the significance of prenups and how they unveil true relationship motives. With anecdotes from his own life, he offers advice for navigating divorce with discipline and integrity, and reflects on what traits contribute to lasting marriages.
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Why Divorce Rates Fell Recently
- Divorce rates dropped ~40% partly because people marry later and economic cycles change divorce behavior.
- Marriage timing, economics, and changing social norms reshape who divorces and why.
Intimacy Becomes Tactical In Divorce
- People weaponize intimacy in divorce because they know partners' soft spots and fears.
- Villainy can be rewarded in divorce when someone uses children or shame tactically.
Anticipate Common Divorce Attacks
- Anticipate and defend against tactics: document finances, watch for hidden assets, and protect parent-child bonds.
- Use counsel to identify weaponization (alienation, gatekeeping, crypto hiding) early and build defenses.





