Show Notes
Divorce attorney James Sexton is back for part two of his conversation with Nicole; in part one, he talked about advice for couples getting married. Today, he’s giving advice for people getting divorced. Nicole and James dig into the financial habits that sabotage marriages, the creative ways people hide money before filing, and the red flags that signal a spouse might be planning an exit. Plus, James gives simple advice on what might be the most complicated part of this process: how to tell your spouse you want a divorce.
James also breaks down how alimony actually works, the best argument for keeping the house, and the negotiating tactics he uses to fight for a bigger settlement. Then things get spicy: the digital footprint mistakes blowing up divorces in real time, the unofficial "a-hole tax" judges impose on bad behavior in court, and the wild story of a $20 million divorce that almost collapsed over a toaster oven.
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Here's what Nicole covers with James:
Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab?
The Financial Habit That Complicates Every Divorce
How People Hide Money Before a Divorce
Red Flags Your Partner Might Be Planning a Divorce
What To Do If You're Thinking About Divorce
How Much Does a Divorce Actually Cost?
Mediation vs. Litigation: Which Should You Choose?
The Best Way To Ask For a Divorce
How Alimony Really Works
When the Woman Is the Breadwinner
Is Alimony About Money or Power?
The Best Argument for Keeping the House
Bunnie XO, Jelly Roll, and Who's Entitled to What
Lightning Round
The $20 Million Toaster Oven Story
The Most Expensive Emotion in Divorce
What To Never (and Always) Put in Writing
How Social Media Can Blow Up Your Divorce
The "A-hole Tax" Explained
James Sexton's Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank