The Child Development Advantage: The Clean School Year Break
For parents whose children attend elite Los Angeles institutions like Harvard-Westlake, Brentwood School, or Beverly Hills High, the academic calendar dictates family diplomacy. Filing for divorce mid-semester introduces severe academic and social disruption. June provides a natural, low-friction buffer.
This is where Katherine Cohan’s distinct background in child development becomes an invaluable strategic asset. From a psychological perspective, transitioning children to a dual-household structure at the exact conclusion of the school year minimizes the emotional fallout.
- Establishing Summer Custody Status Quo: Filing in June allows our legal team to establish a structured summer parenting schedule immediately. By the time the fall semester approaches, the children have processed the initial transition, and a predictable routine is already functioning.
- Mitigating School Year Stress: It prevents the trauma of custody handovers during final exams or major school events, allowing children to head into summer camp or seasonal travel with clear expectations.
If you intend to navigate a custody transition this year, Katherine’s approach ensures that your child’s emotional baseline is protected while simultaneously anchoring your long-term parenting goals in the eyes of Los Angeles County custody evaluators.
