If Youre In My Office, Its Already ..., James J. Sexton
If Youre In My Office, Its Already ..., James J. Sexton
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If You're In My Office, It's Already Too Late
A Divorce Lawyer's Guide to Staying Together

Author: James J. Sexton

Narrator: James J. Sexton

Unabridged: 8 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/10/2018


Synopsis

"Sexton's narration debut is impressive. He reads smoothly, with animated conviction and passion for his subject that shine through." — AudioFile Magazine

This program is read by the author

In this pertinent audiobook, hard-hitting divorce lawyer James Sexton shares his insights and wisdom from the frontlines of divorce to keep you out of his office and improve on your relationship

If You're In My Office, It's Already Too Late. James Sexton knows this. After dealing with over 1000 clients whose marriages have dissolved over everything from an ill-advised threesome with the nanny to the uneven division of carpool duties, he also knows all of the what-not-to-dos for couples who want to build—and consistently work to preserve—a lasting, fulfilling relationship. Described by former clients as a “courtroom gunslinger” and “the sociopath you want on your side,” Sexton tells the unvarnished truth about relationships, diving straight into the most common marital problems. These usually derive from dishonest—or nonexistent—communication. Even when the alleged reason for separation is one spouse’s new “personal trainer,” there’s usually a communication problem that predates the fitness kick. Symptom and root cause get confused all the time.

Sexton has spent his career working with spouses-to-be-no-longer. Reverse-engineering a relationship can help to identify and fix what does not work. Ever feel like you’re holding back criticism of your spouse because you just can’t have that fight right now? Sexton will tell you to “Hit Send Now.” Maybe you aren’t as adventurous as you used to be, or need some you-time, but for some reason, it seems weird or exhausting to change up the routine now.

Sexton knows where that mentality leads and offers viable alternative paths to take. Though he deals constantly with the heartbreak of others, he still believes in romance and the transformative power of love.

This audiobook is his opportunity to use what he has learned to help couples that aren’t so far gone get back on track.

About James J. Sexton

James J. Sexton is a trial lawyer with two decades of experience negotiating and litigating high-conflict divorces. He wakes up every day at 4 a.m. to return emails and plot his next moves in the chess match of matrimonial law, while somehow still maintaining faith in humanity and love. In his limited free time, he trains and competes in mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He lives in Manhattan.James is the author of If You're In My Office, It's Already Too Late.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Carin on April 07, 2018

Come for the entertaining stories about divorcing partners, stay for the simple, practical advice for staying together and working things out. James is a divorce lawyer in New York City. He's one of the rare divorce lawyers who wanted to go into that field from day one (most wannabee lawyers are more......more

Goodreads review by Emma Deplores Goodreads Censorship on March 22, 2020

This is an entertaining self-help book that mixes anecdotes from the author’s experiences as a divorce lawyer with marriage advice he draws from those experiences. Awhile back I read some entertaining medical memoirs and wished the same was available from the legal profession, which it generally isn......more

Goodreads review by Naeemah on May 07, 2018

Finally someone who speaks my language. "The romance in the movie the Titanic is bullshit. I feel the same way about Romeo and Juliet and other such tragic love stories. At least one of the parties dies before they get to see and live for a while with the yet unexpressed more annoying parts of their......more

Goodreads review by Kirsti on November 01, 2018

I had to warn my husband that this book was coming to the house. Divorce books make him nervous. Recently a New York Times writer got a divorce and did a roundup review of all the latest divorce books. I couldn't resist a book that describes a divorce as a knife fight in a closet with the lights out......more

Goodreads review by Vanessa on February 20, 2025

I would like to preface this review by saying my marriage is going well, and I read this out of curiosity slash as a preventative measure lol (as the author says, this is a how not to book, not a how to book). This book is enjoyable and informative. The author is funny, and the chapters are short an......more