Cohen Leider LLP
Family Mediation and Collaborative Law

Is it possible for a divorce to be simple? Divorce is a major life event with emotional significance for any couple. People experience an...

People sometimes think there is a “standard” prenup in California. In fact, while there are common issues that are raised, these issues...

You and your spouse have made the difficult decision to proceed with a divorce. What’s the next step? Do you Google “divorce attorney Los...

Every couple who gets married in California has a prenup. What? That’s right, every couple who gets married in California has a prenup....

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...

Every summer when wedding season is upon us, we see articles about prenups popping up. While it isn’t as glamorous as picking out flowers...

In a recent interview with People magazine, singer-songwriter Jewel discusses her divorce from Ty Murray and the challenges she faced in...

Conflict can be positive. That’s not how we usually think about it because it doesn’t feel good to be in conflict. Being in conflict...

Ten years. Make it to the ten-year mark in a marriage and you will be awarded alimony for life. Right? Not exactly. There are many myths...

Did you know you have a conflict style? We all have a default approach we go to when faced with conflict. Recognizing our own conflict...

How will divorce affect my children? What can I do to make this transition easier for them? These questions reflect the concerns of most...

As a divorce mediator and collaborative attorney, I have found that there are unique challenges that arise when dealing with a family...

Here is another insightful podcast by attorney Katherine Miller.  In this episode, Katherine interviews psychologist Janis Abrahms Spring...

This is an insightful podcast recorded by my colleagues Katherine Miller and Elana Katz.   Katherine is a family mediator and...

1) Are agreements drafted in divorce mediation binding and enforceable? Can a spouse make a change to the agreement after it has been...

A consultation with a divorce mediator is a great opportunity to ask questions that will help you determine if the process is appropriate...

A common inquiry in the initial meeting with clients is an estimate of the cost of mediation from start to finish. Our answer is always...

Now that 2015 is coming to an end, you may be wondering what impact divorce has on your tax status. The general rule is that the IRS...

Parents who plan to divorce worry about the short-term and long-term impact that decision will have on their children. They may even...

Catt Sadler, correspondent for E! News, shares her inspiring road to achieving a successful co-parenting model. Catt, her husband,...