First Admitted: 1980, New York

Bar/Professional Activity:

Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):

S v. S: Change of custody after trial from mother to father. G v. D: Change of custody after hearing from father to mother. B v. B: Award to Wife after trial for share of marital residence value despite waiver of rights in Pre-Nuptial Agreement. C v. C: Award to Wife after trial and cross examination of accountant for substantially more than accountant testified was proper amount due, 2019
P v. P - Outcome: Wife awarded portion of Husband's complex pension benefits
K v. K - Outcome: Wife directed to pay monetary sanctions and husband's attorney's fees

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Educational Background:

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

Conducted direct examination and cross examination of "parties" in a custody trial where evidence of alienation was a factor., Presenter, Mock Trial - Custody in alienation case, Suffolk County Academy of Law, Legal Community, 2022
Attorney-Client Privilege issues in matrimonial law. Practical applications and practice tips, Lecturer, Attorney-Client Privilege, Suffolk County Academy of Law, 2019
Enforcement of Support Obligations. Effective use of the remedies provided in the Domestic Relations Law, Family Court Act and Civil Practice Laws and Rules, Lecturer, Enforcement of Support Obligations, Suffolk County Academy of Law, 2018
Seminar for Attorneys for Children-Trial Skills, Lecturer, Cross Examination Skills, Suffolk County Academy of Law, 2019

Robert A. Cohen