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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Sep 16, 2025 · 28 min
Jim Sexton Discusses Charlie Kirk & Free Speech
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, James reacts to the Charlie Kirk news from last week & why we need open dialogue more than ever. Also on the show, Theo Von's bet to date Vanderbilt QB's mom, the "date them 'till you hate them" trend, viewer submissions, and your daily 'sexton-ism' life advice. 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.com Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=en Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show.. 0:30 - Charlie Kirk Assassination Reaction 11:00 - Theo Von Won A Date With Vanderbilt's Quarterback Diego Pavia's Mom After Bet 13:00 - Date Them Till You Hate Them? New Internet Dating Trend 20:45 - Viewer Submissions - Male Having Choice Paralysis While Dating In His 30s 27:10 - Your Daily Sexton-ism Life Advice 28:15 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe! #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #court #advice
Sep 13, 2025 · 30 min
James Sexton: College Is Worthless In 2025
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, Parents will do whatever it takes to get their kids into college, is college prestige worth it? Parents face financial hardships as school begins, successful women divorce more often, getting estranged from your parents, and the rise of self-delusion in society. 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.com Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=en Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show.. 0:30 - Rush Tok - Parents Will Do Anything For Their Kids 11:50 - Back To School Financial Issues For Parents In 2025 15:25 - Women’s Increased Wages Leads To Move Divorces Than Men 18:15 - Estrangement From Your Parents? Is It Ok To Cut Ties? 24:20 - Viewer Submission - The Rise Of Self-Delusion In Society 28:55 - Your Daily Sexton-ism Life Advice 30:00 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #court #advice
Sep 11, 2025 · 28 min
James Sexton: With Kids, DIVORCE maybe the only option
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, we look at James' viral clip from the Carl Lentz podcast, the Netflix doc 'Unknown Number' that has taken over, Astronomer CEO is getting divorced, Michael Irving leaving $1M checks on his dresser, and Scott Wolf's divorce takes a turn for the worst. 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.com Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=en Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show.. 0:30 - Conflict Causes Trauma, Not Divorce - James clip from Carl Lentz pod 5:55 - Reacting To Insane ‘Unknown Number’ Netflix Doc 12:10 - Coldplay Cheater CEO Is Getting Divorced 15:15 - Michael Irving Leaving $1M Check On Dresser To Entice Women 18:45 - Scott Wolf’s Divorce Gets Ugly - Kelly Wolf Enters Treatment Center, Faces 3 Charges 22:55 - Viewer Submission - Getting An Annulment In The Catholic Church 27:25 - Your Daily “Sexton-ism” Life Advice #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #court #advice
Sep 9, 2025 · 24 min
James Sexton: What Divorce Means In 2025
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, the data suggests that marriages might be so back, the 3 latest divorce trends in the news, and we get the insights to what it was really like growing up in the Sexton house and having James as a father. 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.com Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=en Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show.. 0:30 - Is Marriage BACK? 4:00 - New Divorce Trend - “Menodivorce” 6:00 - New Divorce Trends “Gray divorce” 9:35 - New Divorce Trends “Shreking” 11:05 - Viewer Submission - Growing Up Sexton: How Was James As A Father? 22:20 - Your Daily 'Sexton-ism' Life Advice 24:45 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe, Submit your viewer questions! #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #court #advice
Sep 6, 2025 · 31 min
James Sexton Discusses: Are Women "Happily" Married
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, we learn about the “Divorce Capital Of The World”, people are realizing the positives of marriage, Cardi B wins over the court room, celebrity co-parenting video goes viral to show the sad realities of a public break up, and a viewer asks why he feels that all women hate men. 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.com Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=en Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show.. 0:50 - Billionaire Russian tycoon’s wife wins appeal to have their divorce in "The Divorce Capital" of London 4:45 - The Marriage Effect - People Are Realizing The Positives Of Marriage 8:00 - Is Culture Shifting? Will Traditional Marriages Become More Popular? 10:55 - Cardi B Wins Case While Winning Over The Court With Her Personality 18:10 - Brittany Renner and PJ Washington Co-Parenting Video Goes Viral 24:25 - Viewer Submission: Gen Z Man Feels That Women Hate All Men 30:15 - Your Daily Sexton-ism - Advice Of The Day 31:15 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe! #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #court #advice
Sep 2, 2025 · 22 min
James Sexton: Gen-Z Does Not Understand Men
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show.. It's not you, it's me -ChatGPT is breaking up with their human girlfriends, Performative males are the new archetype to avoid, tracking your partner's location, and guy changes his mind about divorce once he loses his job. 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.com Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=en Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show.. 0:30 - ChatGPT Update Forces Is Forcing AI Boyfriends To Break Up With Their Humans 5:40 - Gen Z Has Created “Performative Males” - A New Type Of Male To Avoid 11:55 - Viewer Submission - Is It Crazy To Always Share Your GPS Location With A Partner? 17:05 - Am I The Asshole? - Guy Wants Divorce, Changes His Mind After He Loses His Job 21:00 - Your Daily Sexton-ism 22:00 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #court #advice
Aug 30, 2025 · 32 min
James Sexton: Why Men Are Happy "Doing Nothing"
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, 21 Savage is just like the rest of us men and would prefer to "do nothing" (much to the dismay of their woman), lack of gender roles are stressing out Millennial men, advice on how to stay happy, viewer submissions, and your daily Sexton-ism! We're releasing 3 episodes per week! Subscribe to the channel and hit the bell to be notified when the latest episode is live. Submit your viewer questions! https://www.sextonshow.com Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=en Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show… 0:40 - Why Men Would Rather “Do Nothing” - 21 Savage’s Girl Complains That He Just Wants To Play Video Games Instead Going Out 7:05 - Gender Expectations Are Making People Miserable - Millennial Men Are Stuck Between Generations 13:00 - Advice On How To Stay Happier In Life 16:28 - “Nesting” in divorce. Kids stay put and parents rotate in and out of the home. 19:20 - Viewer Submission: How To Navigate Social Media In Modern Relationships 24:50 - AITAH For Divorcing My Wife For Cheating After Her Parents Died 31:25 - Your Daily Sexton-ism 32:30 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe and Submit Your Questions #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #court #advice
Aug 28, 2025 · 36 min
NYC's #1 Divorce Lawyer on Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Prenup
The world's #1 divorce attorney breaks down the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce prenup We're releasing 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the latest episode is live. Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Submit your viewer questions! submissions@sextonshow.com Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=en Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - It's The Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce Prenup Episode 0:30 - Why Taylor Should Get A Prenup 5:50 - Taylor's Music Catalogue is Worth $600M - Organizing Assets For Prenups 9:50 - The Rise In Prenups, Normalizing Prenups 12:10 - Shame Of Admitting Of Having A Prenup 17:00 - How Would James Negotiate Travis Kelce's Prenup? 21:25 - The Craziest Prenups That James Has Experienced 24:35 - Has A Prenup By James Ever Been Thrown Out In Court? 28:50 - Viewer Submission Question - Navigating A Prenup - How To Avoid Awkwardness When Family Thinks It's Rude 36:00 - We Wish Taylor & Travis The Best In Their Marriage! Like & Subscribe #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #prenup #taylorswift #traviskelce #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #advice
Aug 26, 2025 · 24 min
James Sexton: Are Modern Men Unacceptable To Women?
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, we get into why men are so unlikeable in the dating pool, Tiktokers give us terrible legal advice, and James tells us what he thinks about "Relationship Contracts". We're releasing 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when the latest episode is live. Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Submit your viewer questions! https://www.sextonshow.com/ Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=en Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show.. 0:30 - Are Men Becoming Unpresentable? Is There A “Chopped Man” Epidemic? 6:53 - Unsolicited Advice From TikTok Dating Gurus 15:00 - Viewer Submission Should Couples Sign ‘Relationship Contracts’? 17:55 - Am I The Asshole? 22:15 - Your Daily Sexton-ism 24:30 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #advice
Aug 23, 2025 · 26 min
James Sexton: What Divorce Actually Means Today.
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, Jay Cutler reacts to allegations that he's not paying child support, New Yorker article asks "who gets to define divorce?", Texas politician is getting divorced on 'biblical grounds', social media infidelity, and we answer your viewer questions! We're releasing 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell for notifications when the latest episode is live. Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Submit your viewer questions! submissions@sextonshow.com Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=en Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show.. 0:30 - Jay Cutler Divorce Gets Ugly - Reacting To Divorce Payment Allegations 5:18 - Is This The The Summer Of Divorce? Who Gets to Define Divorce 9:00 - Who Is Your Mt. Rushmore Of Childhood Crushes? 11:40 - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton And Wife Announce Divorce On ‘Biblical Grounds’ 15:15 - If We Were Going To Invent An Infidelity Generating Machine It Would Be Called ‘Facebook.’ 21:30 - The First Viewer Question Submission 26:30 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe! #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #advice
Aug 21, 2025 · 26 min
James Sexton: The Main Reason Women Leave Their Marriage
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, weaponized incompetence is targeted at men, a comedian explains divorced rates, how joblessness affects families, and what exactly would be the male equivalent to when women receive flowers? We're dropping 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell for notifications when the latest episode is live.Submit your viewer questions! submissions@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 - Weaponized incompetence is pushing women out of marriages5:25 - Comedian Jim Jefferies, Explains The High Divorce Rate9:45 - Ghost Jobs & The State Of The Job Market - How Job Loss Leads To Broken Families13:40 Tiktok Reaction - What Is The Male Equivalent To When Women Receieve Flowers? 16:55 - Excerpt From James’ Book - "What is the problem to which marriage is a solution?"21:50 - 'Am I The A**hole' for ignoring my friend’s work messages while I’m on maternity leave?25:25 - Daily Sexton-ism - “Saying ‘I do’ doesn't mean saying ‘I can’ At best, it means saying ‘I'd like to’ or ‘I’ll try’”#jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #advice
Aug 19, 2025 · 29 min
James Sexton on the Crisis Facing Young Men Today
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, the internet is outraged over male cheerleaders, a Japanese concept of 'Sotsukon' is used as an alternative to divorce, advice for co-parents during back to school, and how to fix the 'Boy Male Crises of 2025'. We're dropping 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell for notifications when the latest episode is live. Submit your viewer questions! submissions@sextonshow.com Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcel... Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is... Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show.. 0:30 - Minnesota Vikings “Queerleaders" - Why Are Male Cheerleaders Causing Controversy? 4:55 - Japanese concept of 'Sotsukon' - Translated as “Graduating From Marriage” - Couple stays married but lives separately 10:35 - Back To School Season - Divorce Co-parenting Advice From Sexton 15:05 - The NYT Finally Defends Men? - The Boy Crisis of 2025 23:15 - Am I The Asshole for not scheduling my wedding around my sister's family planning 27:25 - Daily Sexton-ism #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #advice
Aug 14, 2025 · 32 min
James Sexton Breaks Down The Truth About Cheating
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show... We're dropping 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell for notifications when the latest episode is live. Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=en Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show.. 0:30 - CEO Caught Cheating At Coldplay Concert - Why Are We Obsessed With Infidelity? 7:00 - The 'Tea App' Created To Expose Men Ends Up Fueling The Gender Wars 16:30 - 'Know Your Girth' - Tiktok Trend About A Man's "Worth" 21:55 - Lawyer Answers: Are People More ‘Traditional’ Behind Closed Doors? 26:50 ‘Am I The Asshole’ For Telling My Boyfriend’s Mom I’m Not Her Maid? 32:00 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe! #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #advice
Aug 12, 2025 · 33 min
James Sexton: Does Ring SIZE Mean you are getting divorced?
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, a conservative fight on X over an engagement raises the question, does size matter when it comes to your engagement ring? Also, Kendra Hilty falls in love with their psychiatrist, ex-MLB player David Justice reveals why he divorced Halle Berry, and are you the a**hole for only taking care of your kid? We're dropping 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell for notifications when the latest episode is live. Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=en Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show.. 0:30 - Conservative Influencers FIGHT Over Engagement Photo 3:50 - Does Size Matter For Engagement Rings?? 9:50 - Kendra Hilty Goes Viral for ‘I Was in Love With My Psychiatrist’ TikTok Series - Did She Cross The Line? 19:00 - You Divorced Halle Berry For THIS Reason?! 24:55 - Reacting To "Am I The A**hole For Only Taking Care Of My Kid" 33:20 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #advice
Aug 9, 2025 · 29 min
NYC Lawyer Exposes TERRIBLE Legal Advice on Social Media
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, Denise Richards photos stolen by ex, Shannon Sharpe is getting sued again, what the hell is a "divorce registry", and I expose terrible legal advice on social media. We're dropping 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell for notifications when the latest episode is live. Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcel... Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is... Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Welcome back to Better Call Sexton 0:25 - Denise Richards Private Photos Stolen By Ex? 4:45 - Shannon Sharpe sued again, this time for defamation 7:40 - The rise of the “divorce registry” - Wtf?! 12:25 - Cross-Examination - Exposing Terrible Lawyer Advice - ChatGPT Subpoena Advice from “Certified” Divorce Planner 21:00- Strange TikToks About Food & Relationships 29:30 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #advice
Aug 7, 2025 · 32 min
Diddy’s Freak Offs? James Sexton Cites 1st Amendment
Welcome back to Better Call Sexton! Today on the show, are Diddy's 'freak offs' are protected by the First Amendment?! Women need to stop shaming men about 'Mankeeping', we introduce you to 'kitchencels', and we check in on the state of ghosting in America.. We're dropping 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell for notifications when the latest episode is live. Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=en Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw 0:00 - Today On The Show.. 0:25 - Diddy had the First Amendment right to film his freak offs?! 6:05 - Women Are Sounding Off Against 'Mankeeping' - Ladies, Come on.. 10:55 - You heard of incels.. now get lost in the sad, sort of funny, Reddit world of 'kitchencels' 15:45 - TikTok Reactions - the latest on ghosting from our young people on Tiktok 26:15 - Am I The Asshole? 32:00 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe #jamessexton #lawyer #divorce #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #advice
Aug 5, 2025 · 25 min
James Sexton On: Sydney Sweeney, Soft Parenting & SPYING w/Ring Cameras
Welcome to the first episode of Better Call Sexton! On today's show, Sydney Sweeny's jeans cause a meltdown, Soft parenting is OVER, and a woman is using her Ring camera to SPY on her ex-husband? We're dropping 3 episodes per week! Subscribe and hit the bell for notifications when the latest episode is live. Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nycdivorcelawyer/?hl=en Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nycdivorce?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow on X: https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Today On The Show.. 0:35 - Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans 5:35 - The Age Of Soft Parenting Is OVER 10:30 - Woman Arrested On Spying On Ex-Husband Family Through Ring Camera 18:40 - TikTok Reaction 25:00 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe #lawyer #divorce #reaction #hottake #news #culture #legal #advice