Be Assertive, Not Aggressive: Winning in Family Court with Judge Bruce Cohen (ret.)

S6E8 - Be Assertive, Not Aggressive: Winning in Family Court with Judge Bruce Cohen (ret.)

Published: March 27, 2025

Duration: 46:10

Assertiveness vs. Aggressiveness in Family Court: A Judge's Perspective

In this enlightening episode, High Conflict Institute co-founders Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter welcome back retired Judge Bruce Cohen to discuss the critical differences between assertiveness and aggressiveness in family court proceedings. With decades of combined experience in family law, social work, and conflict resolution, the trio explores how presentation style can significantly impact case outcomes, especially in custody disputes.

Understanding the Impact of Communication Style

Judge Cohen shares invaluable insights about how judges perceive different communication approaches in the courtroom. He emphasizes that...