{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People","title":"Meet Judge Bruce R. Cohen (ret.): Family Court Success from Both Sides of the Bench","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2717,"description":"Welcome Judge Cohen: A Fresh Perspective on Family Court\nJoin Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter as they welcome retired Judge Bruce R. Cohen to the High Conflict Institute team. This episode explores the human side of family court proceedings through Judge Cohen's unique lens, developed over 24 years as a family law attorney and nearly 20 years on the bench in Arizona's Superior Court.\nUnderstanding Best Interests and Judicial Perspective\nJudge Cohen shares invaluable insights about the concept of \"best interests of the child\" and how it's applied in family court. He explains how the legal framework has evolved beyond gender preferences to focus on meeting children's specific needs. Through personal anecdotes, including the transformative \"Bonnie story,\" Judge Cohen illustrates how maintaining presence and recognizing humanity in each case leads to better outcomes.\nBreaking Down Family Court Success\nThe discussion delves into practical advice for presenting cases effectively in family court. Rather than chronological presentations or attempts to prove who's \"right,\" success comes from focusing on children's needs and each parent's ability to meet them. Bill and Megan explore with Judge Cohen how understanding jurisdictional factors and avoiding assumptions about bias can strengthen case presentations.\nQuestions we answer in this episode:\nHow do judges determine what's truly in a child's best interests?\nWhat factors should parents focus on when presenting their case?\nHow has gender bias evolved in family court?\nWhat makes a case \"high conflict\"?\nHow can parents shift focus from being right to getting it right?\nKey Takeaways:\nFocus on children's needs and your ability to meet them rather than chronological events\nPresent yourself authentically rather than assuming judicial bias\nUnderstand your jurisdiction's specific factors for determining best interests\nRecognize that credibility increases when acknowledging both strengths and weaknesses\nSuccess comes from focusing on...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/mMyRt1KE9ifhcy6s5OCZZIHSa3HFTTLMyzXMa0kp8z4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzMTkxLzE2NjA0/MTU5MjAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}