

Better Call Sexton
James Sexton
America’s Lawyer James J. Sexton brings his 25 yrs of experience as the most recognizable divorce lawyer in the world straight to the Internet. Advice & Commentary on love, marriage, divorce, parenting, and life
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Jan 15, 2026 • 33min
James Sexton Explains The F*** First Rule
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, we’re challenging the norms and status quo. An IG couple presents the “f*ck first rule”, the Hollywood male archetype is questioned, Gen Z is changing the rules on sex, young people are entering a stage of “long degeneracy”, and we address co-parent guilt in our viewer submissionWe're releasing 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the latest episode is live.Submit your viewer questions! https://www.sextonshow.comDisclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only.Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=enFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelawTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show..0:30 - The ‘F*ck First Rule’5:00 - Why does Hollywood women never pick the dependable man / the men they do pick is usually cheating8:20 - Gen Z challenging the norms on sex13:00 - Long degeneracy - We’re entering a period of “long degeneracy” where traditional paths to stability and wealth no longer work for younger generations19:00 - Young People Need To Sacrifice & Take Chances22:45 - Viewer Submission: Co-Parent Guilt 32:00 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe#jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #court #advice

Jan 13, 2026 • 30min
James Sexton: The Worst Way To Get Caught Cheating EVER
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, it’s “The Worst Episode” That’s right.. The worst. We scoured the internet to find some of the worst relationship scenarios: the worst way to get caught cheating, the worst way to get broken up with, the worst way to get divorced, and a viewer shares their guilt as a parent.We're releasing 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the latest episode is live.Submit your viewer questions! https://www.sextonshow.comDisclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only.Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=enFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelawTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Today On The Show..0:30 -The Worst Way To Get Caught Cheating EVER5:00 - The Worst Cheating That James Has Seen7:00 - NYT Describes The Worst way to get broken up with15:50 - Thanks to Ro for sponsoring the show!16:00 - Worst divorce fall out - James’ Experience With Violent Divorces22:00 - A Relationship Is Job That Both Sides Need To Work On - Advice On Communication26:25 - Your Daily ‘Sexton-ism’ Life Advice29:00 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe#jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #court #advice

Jan 10, 2026 • 20min
Americas #1 Divorce Attorney: Therapy Has Failed Men
Get harder, longer-lasting erections with Ro Sparks: $15 off first order of medication: - http://ro.co/jamesTime for Cross Examination! Our dive deep into the internet’s lawyers, relationship experts, podcasters, and hot-takers. Is any of the divorce information on social media useful, or is it all bad? James Sexton is here to find the signal in the noise. For today’s cross examination: therapy is apparently bad for me, equal custody divorce is dangerous for kids, you cannot be attracted to other people while married, and the man's statement of "make me a list, I'm not a mind reader" is prohibited.We're releasing 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the latest episode is live.Submit your viewer questions! https://www.sextonshow.comDisclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only.Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=enFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelawTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show..0:30 - Therapy is bad for men - Men want to be heroes, and women want to be with heroes3:45 - Equal custody divorce is dangerous for kids care7:15 - You cannot be attracted to other people while in a marriage12:25 - Thanks to Ro for sponsoring the show13:40 - Divorce Lawyer claims “Make me a list I’m not a mind reader” is no good19:30 - Thanks for watching! Like & Subscribe#jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #court #advice

Jan 7, 2026 • 32min
James Sexton On Tom Brady's Mid Life Crisis
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, we got “love and football” - everything from Nikki Bella finding a new NFL boyfriend and breaking Jim’s heart, to Tom Brady spotted with Alix Earle, Matt Khalil suing his ex for saying his d*ck is 2 Coke cans, the fallout from former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore's affair and arrest, and Stefon Diggs says the quiet part out loud on tv.We're releasing 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the latest episode is live.Submit your viewer questions! https://www.sextonshow.comDisclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only.Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=enFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelawTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show..0:30 - It’s So Over… Nikki Bella Rumored To Be Dating Cooper Dejean5:50 - Tom Brady spotted with Alix Earle16:00 - Thanks to Ro for sponsoring this episode!17:30 - Matt Khalil suing his ex for saying his d*ck is 2 Coke cans?!22:45 - Fallout from Sherrone Moore Michigan affair scandal fallout27:00 - Stefon Diggs Says The Quiet Part Out Loud33:00 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #court #advice

Jan 6, 2026 • 44min
NYC's #1 Divorce Lawyer Says What You Don't Want To Hear
Get harder, longer-lasting erections with Ro Sparks: $15 off first order of medication: - http://ro.co/jamesWelcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, we’re covering “unpopular opinions” - is it ok to travel without in-laws? Is it too much to break up a friendship over their wedding rules, a parent asks X if he’s a monster for disliking being a parent, and why millennials are favoring prenups.We're releasing 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the latest episode is live.Submit your viewer questions! https://www.sextonshow.comDisclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only.Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=enFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelawTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show..0:30 - New Years Fireworks - Tourists Get Fooled, James Tells An Insane Story9:00 - Is It Ok To Travel Without Your In-Laws?14:45 - Thanks To Ro For Sponsoring The Show! 16:10 - Breaking Up A Friendship Over A “No Kids” Wedding20:30 - Am I A Monster Not Enjoying Being A Parent?27:15 - Why Millennials Are Loving Prenups32:30 - Trusted Prenup - Get A Prenup At A Fraction Of The Cost33:40 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe#jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #court #advice

Jan 3, 2026 • 17min
Americas #1 Divorce Lawyer Reacts to Terrible Dating Advice
Welcome to Cross Examination! We’re launching a new show here on the James Sexton channel where we dive deep into the internet’s lawyers, relationship experts, podcasters, and hot-takers. Is any of the divorce information you get on social media useful, or is it all bad? James is here to find the signal in the noise. For today’s cross examination: dating during the divorce process, removing people from your life that your partner doesn’t like, the man must love the woman more, and if early cohabitation equals divorce.We're releasing 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the latest episode is live.Submit your viewer questions! https://www.sextonshow.comDisclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only.Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=enFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelawTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show..0:45 - Do not date during the divorce process?2:05 - Remove people from your life who your partner doesn't like?4:25 - Asking your partner to unfollow an ex on social media 8:35 - For a happy relationship the man needs to love the woman more 11:00 - How Men Were Taught To Behave & Treat Women13:30 - Cohabitation = more likely to divorce?16:30 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #court #advice

Dec 30, 2025 • 35min
James Sexton breaks down the dating trends of 2025.
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! It’s our last show of 2025. We get into the top dating trends of the year, the top show trends of 2025 (including the most shocking thing we learned), what to expect from James Sexton and the show in the new year, thoughts on new years resolutions, and we even give you a ‘Sexton-ism’ to bring with you in 2026. Thanks for supporting this new show! We got a lot more coming your way next year.We're releasing 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the latest episode is live.Submit your viewer questions! https://www.sextonshow.comDisclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only.Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=enFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelawTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show.. 0:30 - Relationships “Wrapped” - Top Dating Trends Of 202510:00 - Thanks To Rocket Money For Supporting The Show!11:30 - Better Call Sexton Wrapped - Show Awards - Some of the most shocking things we learned27:55 - Should You Have A New Year's Resolution?32:00 - Your 2026 ‘Sexton-ism’ Life Advice35:00 - Thanks For Watching This Year! Big Year Ahead#jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #court #advice

Dec 27, 2025 • 30min
NYC's #1 Divorce Lawyer On How Often Celebrities Cheat
George Clooney announces he's done kissing actresses, sparking conversation around celebrity boundaries. There’s a dive into how often celebrities cheat, especially during intimate movie scenes. Kristen Stewart stirs the pot by suggesting method acting is a male phenomenon. The audience weighs in on the idea of couples needing to do everything together. Plus, daily life advice serves up some wisdom—complicated relationships require humor and honesty! Tune in for some intriguing perspectives on love and loyalty!

Dec 25, 2025 • 24min
NYC's #1 Divorce Lawyer On How Often Celebrities Cheat
George Clooney shakes things up by declaring he won't kiss actresses anymore. Dive into celebrity culture as James reveals the reality of on-set romances and how the MeToo movement shifted dynamics. Kristen Stewart's controversial take on method acting sparks a lively debate on gender perceptions. A listener's question about couples doing everything together leads to insights on authenticity and compromise. Plus, get a dose of life advice with a quirky 'Sexton-ism' about justice versus revenge!

Dec 23, 2025 • 27min
James Sexton Debates: Enduring vs. Enjoying The Holidays
Try Rocket Money for free: https://RocketMoney.com/jamessextonWelcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, we give you the guide to surviving Christmas. How to navigate families, going over the top on gifts for your significant other, splitting time with in-laws, and the best Christmas movies to watch. We also break some tough news to Jim about Nikki Bella, Amy Schumer is getting divorced, and a viewer asks if having a relationship with ‘radical honesty’ is too much to handle. We're releasing 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the latest episode is live.Submit your viewer questions! https://www.sextonshow.comDisclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only.Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=enFollow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelawTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show.. 0:30 - How To Navigate The Holidays With Family5:00 - Enduring The Holidays vs. Enjoying The Holidays7:30 - How To Split Time With In-Laws 10:40 - James’ Top Christmas Movies14:45 - Nikki Bella Is In A New Relationship?!18:00 - Amy Schumer Addresses Her Divorce23:10 - Viewer Submission - Thoughts On ‘Radical Honesty’26:00 - Thanks For Watching! Happy Holidays! #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #court #advice


