I've Been a Divorce Lawyer for 26 Years: How Has Cryptocurrency Become a New Tool for the Wealthy to Hide Assets?
Natalie Brunell reports on insights from divorce lawyer James Sexton, who has 26 years of experience. He argues that money itself is not the root of marital breakdown; rather, emotional disconnection is the core issue. While financial hardship increases divorce risk, excessive wealth can also make divorce easier by reducing the incentive to work on the relationship.
Sexton discusses financial management in marriages, advocating for transparency and a "yours, mine, and ours" system that balances shared finances with individual autonomy and privacy. He notes the growing normalization of prenuptial agreements, especially among younger generations.
A significant portion focuses on cryptocurrency's role in divorce. Sexton explains that crypto became a new tool for hiding assets due to its early anonymity and complexity. He highlights that many lawyers and spouses lack understanding, allowing knowledgeable parties to gain advantages. He cites a New York legal form that only added a specific crypto disclosure field in 2026.
On saving relationships, Sexton emphasizes small, consistent acts of reconnection, affirmation, and expressing appreciation, which he finds more effective than criticism. He concludes that fostering warmth and kindness is a simple yet powerful way to strengthen bonds and, in his words, "put divorce lawyers out of business."
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