Frontlist | Top 2020 Seller for Sutton Hart Press Was a Book on Divorce!

Frontlist | Top 2020 Seller for Sutton Hart Press Was a Book on Divorce!
on Jan 13, 2021

“With COVID-19 putting so much pressure on couples, it’s not surprising that our top-selling book of the year was about divorce,” said Rob Schmidt, marketing director at Sutton Hart The 1% Divorce: When Titans Clash, an insider’s guide to the divorces of the super-rich and famous, was the best-selling book for publisher Sutton Hart Press in 2020. Authored by Manhattan’s premier divorce trial lawyer, Dror Bikel, The 1% Divorce reached #1 in a remarkable five categories on Amazon at launch and enjoyed strong sales in a year of unprecedented economic, political and relationship challenges. There’s no sign of sales of the book slowing as couples continue to feel the crunch of living, working and parenting together in a pandemic. Per a survey by the Washington Post, 30% of respondents said they are more annoyed with their partner than before the pandemic, and 10% said they are considering separating. “With COVID-19 putting so much pressure on couples, it’s not surprising that our top-selling book of the year was about divorce,” said Rob Schmidt, marketing director at Sutton Hart. “Whether readers are ready to file or they’re just looking to escape with stories of jaw-dropping divorces, Dror’s book is as engaging as it is informative. The 1% Divorce is and will continue to be an invaluable resource for couples going through separation.” The 1% Divorce features fascinating case studies of the divorces of Wall Street billionaires, media-savvy celebrities, eccentric art collectors, politicians, athletes, and CEOs. Readers peek behind the curtain of these headline-making separations while learning the insider legal tactics the wealthy use to preserve their assets and reputations at marriage’s end. Topics include: America’s Most Expensive Divorces How Celebrities Value and Maintain their Brands Cross-Border Custody Disputes Political Dynasty Divorces Religion, Education, Healthcare: Who Decides Custody? Why the Mega-Rich Use Prenups Splitting the Art Collection The Dark Side of Divorce: Hidden Assets, Fraud, and Abuse As New York’s best-known divorce attorney for the wealthy and well-to-do, Dror Bikel has seen his fair share of high-conflict separations and contentious custody disputes. He founded and leads Bikel & Schanfield, one of New York’s foremost matrimonial law firms. Attorney Bikel is represented by Elite Lawyer Management for media commentary and speaker booking.