A Divorce Lawyer’s Perspective On Love & Marriage - James Sexton - #757

James Sexton is a divorce attorney and author, known for his expertise in family law.

There are speakers, leaders, and coaches that offer guidance on living and maintaining happy relationships. However, it’s rare to find those who advocate for the opposite perspective. Is there ever a time where a different approach, of divorce, or avoiding marriage entirely, is actually the right decision.

Expect to learn why so many marriages are failing today, whether prenups actually work, if it's men or women who struggle the most after a divorce, what the most common disagreements are during divorce proceedings, whether marriage is still a useful institution, the best predictors of a declining relationship and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Why Are So Many Marriages Failing?

(06:31) Most Common Reasons for Divorce

(13:17) Should Couples Stay Together for the Kids?

(21:44) Are Prenups Worth it?

(32:13) How People Have a More Difficult Divorce Than Needed

(39:35) James’s Most Outrageous Cases

(47:21) Protecting a Positive View on Romance

(50:55) Defending Someone You Morally Disagree With

(56:37) The Problems in American Divorce Law

(1:03:03) Dramatised Court Scenarios Vs Reality

(1:08:49) James’s Issue with the Manosphere

(1:13:17) Where to Find James

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