Family Law and Divorce Attorney

Michaela L. Cohen is a family law and divorce attorney at Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., representing clients in New Jersey and New York on matters involving divorce, child custody, parenting time, support, and complex financial issues. With experience in both family and matrimonial law, Michaela focuses on delivering practical guidance, strategic advocacy, and personalized representation throughout the legal process. 

Practice Focus 

Michaela regularly handles: 

  • Divorce Proceedings, Including Contested and Uncontested Cases 
  • Child Custody and Parenting Time Disputes 
  • Alimony and Child Support Matters 
  • Financial and Business Interests in Family Law Contexts 
  • High-Conflict and Complex Family Law Situations
  • Litigation

This focus enables her to address both the emotional and practical considerations that clients face when navigating divorce and post-divorce issues. 

Experience 

Michaela began her legal career in restructuring and commercial litigation at Milbank LLP in New York City, where she also participated in pro bono work representing victims of domestic violence in divorce matters and received a pro bono award for her efforts. Building on this experience, she transitioned to family and matrimonial law with Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP, successfully representing clients in challenging custody cases and matters involving complex financial interests. Michaela has also presented Continuing Legal Education talks on aspects of family law, including court procedure and high-conflict custody scenarios.

Professional Leadership and Affiliations 

Michaela is admitted to practice law in: 

  • New Jersey (2021) 
  • New York (2013)   

She is a member of the Family Law Sections of both the New York State Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association.   

Education and Admissions 

  • J.D., Columbia Law School — Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar   
  • B.A., Brown University — magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa  

Approach and Client Service

Michaela combines legal acumen with empathy and attention to individual client needs. She emphasizes understanding each client’s unique circumstances and tailoring her representation to achieve practical, well-informed outcomes. Her litigation and negotiation experience supports both courtroom advocacy and settlement discussions. 

 

FAQs

What practice areas does Michaela Cohen primarily focus on?
Michaela focuses primarily on family and matrimonial law, including divorce.
What types of family law matters does Michaela Cohen handle?
Michaela handles divorce proceedings, including contested and uncontested cases, child custody and parenting time disputes, alimony and child support matters, financial and business interests in family law contexts, and high-conflict and complex family law situations.
Which jurisdictions is she licensed to practice in?
Michaela is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.
Where did Michaela attend school?
Michaela earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School and her B.A. from Brown University.
How long has Michaela Cohen practiced family law?
Michaela has been engaged in family law practice since 2013.
How do I contact Michaela Cohen?
You can reach Michaela directly at 973-232-2996 or at mcohen@skoloffwolfe.com.