Jill Cohen Mediation & Collaborative Law

04/10/2020

I know many divorced parents are trying to figure out how to navigate a parenting schedule during quarantine. Here’s a story about parents deciding to live together during quarantine. Not for everyone, but a nice idea.

Four parents and three kids are temporarily living under one roof amid the coronavirus pandemic.

02/06/2020

Sharing my thoughts about Marriage Story...

In recent weeks, many people have asked if I have seen Marriage Story and, if so, what I thought of it. They are clearly not asking for my analysis as a movie critic, but as someone who works with people going through divorce. I have a lot of...

12/15/2016

When we first meet with clients it is common for one party to be ready to file the Petition that day and for the other party to need more time. In this article, Shawn Skillin offers advice on what to do if you are in that situation http://highconflictinstitute.com/blog/can-i-be-divorced-yesterday-or-is-slower-faster/

I get calls all the time from one spouse who is in a great big hurry to get divorced. And that’s OK. But, the other spouse is often in exactly the opposite frame of mind. Why is that and how do you deal with it? What does the law say?

10/31/2016

In our last post we discussed the importance of stepping back and deciding which divorce process is right for you. In this article, Kessler highlights how family law cases are extremely different than civil law cases, and therefore require different processes. He writes, "the litigants in a family law case will likely still see each other again and still have some sort of relationship. And for this reason, more patience, more alternative dispute resolution and more care is often required." Click here to read more. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/big-idea-2016-would-you-let-one-person-decide-fate-your-randy-kessler?trk=mp-reader-card

In this series, professionals predict the ideas and trends that will shape 2016. Read the posts here, then write your own (use in your piece). Now that same s*x marriage is a fait

10/17/2016

"Before the divorce progresses into financial negotiations, advisers say the parties need to step back and consider what kind of divorce they want." This is arguably the most important step in a divorce. Click here to read more.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/01/your-money/how-rich-couples-who-arent-pitt-and-jolie-manage-their-divorces.html?_r=1

Financial advisers and lawyers say the easiest negotiations usually involve joint parenting pacts and solid prenuptial agreements.

10/06/2016

For those of you going through a break-up, here is a list of ways that can help you heal and find happiness again (we especially love number 2!) https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/communication-success/201301/the-break-cure-7-ways-heal-find-happiness-again

7 tips to finding happiness after separation

09/26/2016

09/14/2016

Curious about post-nups? Click here to find out when a post-nup, rather than a prenup, can be a useful financial and estate planning tool.

Post-nups, like prenups, are useful financial and estate planning tools. There are several situations in which people might benefit from a post-nup. Read here to find out more.