Ten Things I Hate About Prenuptial Agreements
A significant part of my law practice is a steady stream of prenuptial agreements for clients who are embarking on marriage. Generally (but not always),
Beware the Gender Pride Prenup!
Excerpt from Chapter 2, “The Generous Prenup: How to Support Your Marriage and Avoid the Pitfalls,” now available on Amazon and online booksellers. Just
What is a Prenup Lite, and How to Get One
By Laurie Israel I’m a prenup attorney and mediator. After a long law career that included divorce, estate planning, tax law, and other related fields,
Life Lessons Learned from Ted Lasso
By Laurie Israel — I heard about Ted Lasso, the TV series, from many of my friends, who said it was wonderful and well-worth watching.
Should We Really Have a Prenup? (Part 1)
I’m very pleased to report that my newest article on prenups, “Should We Really Have a Prenup? (Part I) is now live. (See link below.)
What about Next Time? — Prenups for Second Marriages
You are about to finalize your divorce, and hopefully have had a positive experience of planning for the next phase of your life. Divorce is
What’s in a Face
“Faces always talk too much. One line and all their plans are revealed.” — Floriano Martins Martins, a Brazilian poet, is not the only commentator who believes
Mediation – A Sound First Step to a Successful Prenup
Prenuptial agreements are not always necessary when embarking on a marriage. They usually create more problems than they solve. The parameters set forth in
The Benefits of Prenuptial Agreement Mediation
During prenuptial agreement mediation sessions, the mediator can elicit the views and concerns of the less-moneyed spouse in a safe environment where these concerns can
The Gray Prenup – Should Older Couples Get Prenups?
By Laurie Israel Congratulations! You have found love again after your peaceful (or not-so-peaceful) divorce from spouse #1. You have decided that you want to
Should marrying business owners get a prenup?
By Laurie Israel, Esq. Congratulations on finding love and deciding to marry. If you’re a business owner, you may have some questions and some worries
What does “Consideration” have to do with it?
Excerpt from “The Generous Prenup: How to Support Your Marriage and Avoid the Pitfalls.” Available on Amazon and online booksellers in April, 2018. Consideration is