What James Sexton has said about Staying together for the children
1 quote · 1 episode · Sep 24, 2026
James Sexton, New York divorce trial attorney and author, has been quoted on Staying together for the children once in 1 episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, most recently on September 24, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Sexton argues that staying married does not protect children; it determines what lesson about marriage they learn.
“You're not protecting your children by not getting divorced. What you're choosing is what lesson they're going to learn”
The Mel Robbins Podcast: The Ultimate Guide to Divorce (For You & The People You Love) (Sep 24, 2026) · Listen from 42:31
Episodes
The Ultimate Guide to Divorce (For You & The People You Love)The Mel Robbins Podcast · Sep 24, 2026 · 1 h 27 min
Divorce attorney James Sexton walks Mel Robbins through his six stages of divorce, from early unhappiness to rebuilding life afterward and supporting loved ones.
Others on Staying together for the children
- Mel Robbins · 1 quote
James Sexton on other topics
- Divorce · 6 quotes
- Marriage and long-term partnership · 3 quotes
- Courtroom advocacy · 3 quotes
- Prenuptial agreement · 3 quotes
- Co-parenting · 2 quotes
- Divorce attorney selection · 2 quotes
- Grief · 2 quotes
- Six stages of divorce · 2 quotes