Pittsburgh Divorce Expert NAN COHEN considered marriage a lifetime commitment. Her new reality began abruptly when she returned from a family vacation to her husband’s demand for a divorce.
It was the early 1990s, and she was the mother of a 14-month-old daughter. While her world was turned upside down, her husband—armed with knowledge from his prior divorce—accessed and emptied all bank accounts and closed credit cards, leaving her without even cash for a new car seat for their growing toddler.
Nan learned the realities of divorce by experiencing it—a long and bitter divorce, joint custody, social stigma, and emotional turmoil. Through it all, she gained empowerment by being there for others experiencing divorce. When her second husband, Mel, said, “Nan, you should become a divorce therapist,” Nan recognized a niche.
Surrounding herself with a panel of experienced lawyers, accountants, certified divorce financial analysts, marriage counselors, private investigators, real estate professionals, and other specialists, Nan has created a forum to explore the myriad aspects of divorce.
Finding her voice as a quick-witted, practical, and no-nonsense resource, Nan has hosted DEALING WITH DIVORCE on the air since 2004. This radio show is heard on Pittsburgh’s KDKA 1020AM and KQV 1410 AM. Her valued experts join her to discuss divorce and its related issues.
Nan Cohen, The Official Divorce Reality Expert, is now recognized as the go-to person for divorce. Her book, Dealing with Divorce: Reality Revealed, is a self-guided journal in which Nan provides her practical and professional expertise for anyone considering separation or divorce. It is a resource for anyone managing the possibilities of divorce.
Her podcast, Totally Talking Divorce, is now available on Nan’s YouTube channel and leading podcast sites.
While she does not promote divorce, Nan does promote understanding all of the complexities of marriage and divorce: from custody to alimony, child support to financial settlements, parenting skills, and even remarriage. As a coach, she first discusses the marriage to help determine how it might be saved. If separation or divorce is inevitable, Nan provides tools and knowledge for navigating options.
Above all, Nan encourages those navigating divorce to make thoughtful decisions that serve everyone’s best interests.
Nan began her radio career with a local show about “plastic surgery”—a slightly less controversial subject than divorce. However, Nan is not shy about pushing the bounds of traditional talk radio. She has been a contributor on KDKA-TV on “Pittsburgh Today Live”, and The Huffington Post Live, and is a frequent guest expert in programs and media stories about divorce.
Nan’s 14-month-old daughter is now 34, married, and works as a marketing coordinator. Her younger daughter with Mel, now 26, has built a career in marketing and film.
