Reconcilable Differences 7 Keys to Remaining Together from a Top Matrimonial Lawyer

THE "ANTI-DIVORCE" BOOK FOR COUPLES WHO ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING "I DO" LAST FOR A LIFETIMERobert Stephan Cohen believes that no marriage is half as complicated as a divorce -- and with three decades of experience as a high-profile divorce lawyer, he should know! InReconcilable Differences,he gives couples the keys to navigating conflicts before they become roadblocks to marital harmony.Cohen begins by identifying the seven "Universal Differences" that often lead to conflict but don't necessarily signal the end of the union:Parallel Lives * Communication * Sex * Money *Infidelity * Transitions * In-laws/FamilyWith the cool, compassionate voice of a trusted adviser, he then explains that there are three phases of conflict:Warning signs-- the early tip-offs that trouble is brewing;Crimes and misdemeanors-- actions guaranteed to raise tempers; andReconciliation-- the process of getting back on track. Drawing on countless case histories, Cohen reveals how to put these differences behind you and move forward -- together.

Robert Stephan Cohen is chairman and senior matrimonial lawyer at Morrison Cohen Singer & Weinstein, LLP, in New York City. He has represented many high-profile clients, and has appeared on Today and The Charlie Rose Show.