# Divorce Defenders — The Law Offices of Katherine Cohan, APLC > Beverly Hills family law and divorce firm led by attorney Katherine Cohan, serving Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and all of California. The firm concentrates on high-net-worth and high-asset divorce — business valuation, asset tracing, hidden-asset discovery, RSU/stock-option division, spousal support, and confidential settlements — alongside the full range of family law matters. Office: 9454 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Suites, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Phone: (310) 777-8838. Email: info@divorcedefenders.com. Available 24/7 for intake. Divorce Defenders is the trade name for The Law Offices of Katherine Cohan, APLC. Content is California-specific and frequently cites California Family Code provisions (e.g., §2640, §4320, §4323, §2550/2551) and case law. All material is general information, not legal advice. The firm's strongest authority and differentiation is in **high-net-worth divorce** in the Beverly Hills / Los Angeles luxury market. ## Core Pages - [Home](https://divorcedefenders.com/): Beverly Hills divorce and family law firm overview, attorney intro, practice areas, and contact. - [About — Katherine Cohan](https://divorcedefenders.com/about/): Attorney background (J.D., West Los Angeles School of Law), firm philosophy, mediation-first strategy, and case process. - [Practice Areas](https://divorcedefenders.com/practice-areas/): Index of all family law services the firm handles. - [Contact Us](https://divorcedefenders.com/contact-us/): Free case evaluation request, phone, email, and Beverly Hills office location. - [Blog](https://divorcedefenders.com/blog/): Regularly updated California divorce, custody, support, and high-asset divorce insights. ## High Net Worth & Asset Division (Primary Focus) - [High Net Worth Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/high-net-worth-divorce/): Flagship service. Protecting assets exceeding $1M — complex asset structures, business interests, investments, tax implications, and expert-supported valuation in California divorce. - [Nuptial Agreements](https://divorcedefenders.com/nuptial-agreement/): Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect assets and define financial expectations. - [Prenuptial Agreements](https://divorcedefenders.com/prenuptial-agreements/): Drafting and enforcing California prenups with asset-protection clauses. - [Postnuptial Agreements](https://divorcedefenders.com/postnuptial-agreement/): Post-marriage agreements for asset protection and clarity. ## Divorce Services - [Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/divorce/): Overview of California divorce — property division, support, and the dissolution process. - [Dissolution of Marriage](https://divorcedefenders.com/divorce/dissolution-of-marriage/): California's legal term for divorce; no-fault grounds and asset division. - [Uncontested Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/divorce/uncontested-divorce/): Efficient, lower-cost path when both spouses agree on terms. - [Contested Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/divorce/contested-divorce/): Strategic representation when custody, support, or property is disputed. - [Mediated Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/divorce/mediated-divorce/): Cooperative, lower-conflict alternative to litigation. - [Default Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/divorce/default-divorce/): Resolution when a spouse fails to respond within 30 days. - [Limited Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/divorce/limited-divorce/): Living apart without fully dissolving the marriage. - [Same-Sex Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/divorce/same-sex-divorce/): Divorce with parentage, adoption, and union-specific considerations. - [Military Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/divorce/military-divorce/): Division of military benefits, pensions, and service-related issues. - [Legal Separation](https://divorcedefenders.com/legal-separation/): Formalizing property, finances, and custody without divorcing. ## Support, Custody & Family Law - [Alimony](https://divorcedefenders.com/alimony/): Fair spousal support arrangements reflecting both parties' finances. - [Spousal Support](https://divorcedefenders.com/spousal-support/): How California courts determine and modify spousal support. - [Child Custody](https://divorcedefenders.com/child-custody/): Custody solutions centered on the child's best interests. - [Child Support](https://divorcedefenders.com/child-support/): Establishing and modifying fair child support agreements. - [Domestic Partnership](https://divorcedefenders.com/domestic-partnership/): Establishing, modifying, or dissolving domestic partnerships. - [Domestic Violence](https://divorcedefenders.com/domestic-violence/): Immediate legal assistance and safety protection. - [Restraining Orders](https://divorcedefenders.com/restraining-orders/): Securing protective and restraining orders in California. - [Sexual Harassment](https://divorcedefenders.com/sexual-harassment/): Representation for workplace and other sexual harassment claims. ## Locations - [Divorce Attorneys in Beverly Hills](https://divorcedefenders.com/your-trusted-divorce-advocates-in-beverly-hills/): Local divorce representation across every divorce type in Beverly Hills. - [Divorce Attorneys in Los Angeles](https://divorcedefenders.com/finding-the-best-divorce-attorneys-in-los-angeles/): Family law and divorce services for the greater Los Angeles area. - [Divorce Attorneys in California](https://divorcedefenders.com/finding-the-best-divorce-attorneys-in-california/): Statewide California divorce and family law guidance. - [Sexual Harassment Cases in Beverly Hills](https://divorcedefenders.com/your-trusted-advocates-for-sexual-harassment-exploitation-cases-in-beverly-hills/): Local sexual harassment and exploitation representation. - [Sexual Harassment Cases in California](https://divorcedefenders.com/your-trusted-advocates-for-sexual-harassment-exploitation-cases-in-california/): Statewide sexual harassment and exploitation advocacy. ## Featured Insights — High Net Worth & Asset Division - [Asset Tracing in High-Net-Worth Divorce: Family Code §2640, Cooper & Motiska](https://divorcedefenders.com/asset-tracing-in-high-net-worth-divorce-family-code-%c2%a72640-cooper-and-motiska-explained/): Reimbursement and separate-property tracing under FC §2640. - [Business Valuation in Beverly Hills Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/business-valuation-in-beverly-hills-divorce-choosing-experts-and-avoiding-games/): Choosing valuation experts and avoiding manipulation. - [Hidden Assets in Beverly Hills High-Net-Worth Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/hidden-assets-in-beverly-hills-high-net-worth-divorce-discovery-tools-that-work/): Discovery tools that uncover concealed assets. - [RSUs, Stock Options & Bonuses: High-Income Property Division](https://divorcedefenders.com/rsus-stock-options-bonuses-high-income-property-division-in-los-angeles-divorce/): Dividing equity compensation in LA divorce. - [QDROs in Los Angeles Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/qdros-in-los-angeles-divorce-retirement-division-without-costly-errors/): Retirement-account division without costly errors. - [High-Net-Worth Divorce Settlement Design: Buyouts, Equalization & Support](https://divorcedefenders.com/high-net-worth-divorce-settlement-design-buyouts-equalization-and-support-strategy/): Structuring high-asset settlements. - [Beverly Hills Real Estate in Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/beverly-hills-real-estate-in-divorce-appraisals-reimbursements-and-market-timing/): Appraisals, reimbursements, and market timing. - [Beverly Hills HNW Divorce Document Disclosure Checklist](https://divorcedefenders.com/beverly-hills-high-net-worth-divorce-document-disclosure-checklist/): Financial disclosure requirements for high-asset cases. - [Trial Readiness in High-Asset Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/trial-readiness-in-high-asset-divorce-how-preparation-changes-settlement-leverage/): How preparation shifts settlement leverage. - [How Forensic Accountants Strengthen Complex Divorce Cases](https://divorcedefenders.com/how-forensic-accountants-strengthen-complex-divorce-cases-in-los-angeles/): The role of forensic accounting in LA divorce. - [Protecting Your Business in a California Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/protecting-your-business-in-a-california-divorce/): Shielding business interests during divorce. ## Featured Insights — Privacy & Confidentiality - [Confidentiality in Beverly Hills Divorce: Sealing Rules 2.550/2.551 & Burkle](https://divorcedefenders.com/confidentiality-in-beverly-hills-divorce-sealing-rules-2-550-and-2-551-and-the-impact-of-burkle/): Court sealing standards and the Burkle decision. - [Confidential Settlements in California Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/confidential-settlements-in-california-divorce-what-you-can-truly-keep-private/): What can genuinely be kept private. - [Privacy Playbook for High-Profile LA Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/privacy-playbook-for-high-profile-la-divorce-sealing-redaction-and-procedure/): Sealing, redaction, and procedure for high-profile cases. ## Featured Insights — Spousal Support - [Spousal Support in Los Angeles: Using Family Code §4320 in High-Income Cases](https://divorcedefenders.com/spousal-support-in-los-angeles-using-family-code-%c2%a74320-in-high-income-cases/): The §4320 factors applied to high earners. - [Cohabitation & Alimony: Proving or Rebutting §4323](https://divorcedefenders.com/cohabitation-and-alimony-proving-or-rebutting-%c2%a74323-in-la-beverly-hills/): The cohabitation presumption under FC §4323. - [Spousal Support Modification in Los Angeles](https://divorcedefenders.com/spousal-support-modification-in-los-angeles-evidence-timing-and-cohabitation-claims/): Evidence, timing, and cohabitation claims. - [How California Courts Decide Spousal Support: 14 Key Factors](https://divorcedefenders.com/how-california-courts-decide-spousal-support-14-key-factors-explained/): The full statutory factor list explained. - [Securing Spousal Support in High-Asset Divorce: Trusts, Insurance & Nelson](https://divorcedefenders.com/securing-spousal-support-in-high-asset-divorce-trusts-insurance-and-nelson/): Securing support obligations. ## Featured Insights — Custody & Co-Parenting - [Creating an Effective Co-Parenting Plan After Divorce in Los Angeles](https://divorcedefenders.com/creating-an-effective-co-parenting-plan-after-divorce-in-los-angeles/): Building a workable parenting plan. - [Alcohol Misuse and Child Custody: What LA Judges Consider](https://divorcedefenders.com/alcohol-misuse-and-child-custody-what-los-angeles-judges-consider/): Substance issues in custody decisions. - [Figuring Out Custody When Your Child Has Special Needs](https://divorcedefenders.com/figuring-out-custody-when-your-child-has-special-needs/): Custody planning for special-needs children. - [Nesting Agreements in California Divorce](https://divorcedefenders.com/nesting-agreements-in-california-divorce/): How bird's-nest custody arrangements work. - [Child Custody Laws for Grandparents in California](https://divorcedefenders.com/child-custody-laws-for-grandparents-in-california/): Grandparent custody and visitation rights. ## Featured Insights — Process, Filing & Strategy - [Joint Petition Divorce in Los Angeles 2026: SB 1427 Explained](https://divorcedefenders.com/joint-petition-divorce-in-los-angeles-2026-sb-1427-explained/): New joint-petition procedure under SB 1427. - [Joint Petition vs. Traditional Filing: A Los Angeles Decision Tree](https://divorcedefenders.com/joint-petition-vs-traditional-filing-a-los-angeles-decision-tree/): Choosing the right filing path. - [Litigation vs. Mediation for High-Asset Divorce in Los Angeles](https://divorcedefenders.com/litigation-vs-mediation-for-high-asset-divorce-in-los-angeles/): Comparing dispute-resolution routes. - [Separate Under One Roof in Los Angeles](https://divorcedefenders.com/separate-under-one-roof-in-los-angeles-what-counts-as-separation-before-filing/): Date of separation while cohabiting. - [Steps to Take After Being Served Divorce Papers in California](https://divorcedefenders.com/steps-to-take-after-being-served-divorce-papers-in-california/): Immediate next steps after service. - [Gray Divorce in California: A Complete Guide](https://divorcedefenders.com/gray-divorce-in-california-a-complete-2025-guide/): Late-life divorce, retirement assets, and support. ## Optional - [Terms and Conditions](https://divorcedefenders.com/terms-and-conditions/): Site terms and privacy policy. - [Full Blog Archive](https://divorcedefenders.com/blog/): Complete library of ~95 articles on California divorce, custody, support, high-asset division, military divorce, domestic violence, and seasonal/topical family law guidance not individually listed above. - 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