#1059 - James Sexton - Divorce Lawyer: “Give her a prenup on the 3rd date”

🎙️ The Expert & The Context

• The Voices: Interview between host Chris Williamson (Modern Wisdom podcast, exploring human behavior, relationships, and self-improvement) and guest James Sexton (NYC divorce lawyer).
• The Credibility:
  • Guest: James Sexton, practicing matrimonial attorney for 25+ years, handled thousands of divorces (including celebrities, athletes, finance pros); author of How to Stay in Love; specializes in high-conflict litigation, custody, and prenups.

🔭 The Executive Hook

• The Breakthrough: Every marriage has a prenup—either a government-drafted default (changeable unilaterally by lawmakers) or a custom contract between partners outlining asset division upon "non-death" endings (divorce) (0:45:00).
• The Impact: Reframes marriage as a legally binding economy of value exchange, empowering proactive safety nets; boosts relationship longevity by fostering vulnerability, equity, and conflict-handling skills, reducing divorce rates (e.g., prenup clients rarely divorce) (1:15:20).